Time Now in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Lat/Long: 26.29° N, 50.11° E
Elevation: 44 m above sea level
Population rank: #27 of 106 cities in Saudi Arabia by population
Region: Eastern Province
Country: 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Dhahran is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Dhahran
Daylight Hours in Dhahran
Dhahran gets 13h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dhahran is at 04:57 and sunset in Dhahran is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 29m near the December solstice to 13h 47m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dhahran and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Dhahran
What is the current local time in Dhahran?
The live local time in Dhahran is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Dhahran currently observes +03, with a standard offset of UTC+03:00.
What time zone is Dhahran in?
Dhahran uses the +03 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+03:00.
Does Dhahran observe daylight saving time?
No. Dhahran stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Dhahran's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dhahran.
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Prayer Times in Dhahran
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:26 | 04:57 | 11:45 | 15:13 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:26 | 04:57 | 11:45 | 15:13 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:27 | 04:58 | 11:45 | 15:13 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:28 | 04:58 | 11:45 | 15:13 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:28 | 04:59 | 11:45 | 15:13 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:29 | 04:59 | 11:46 | 15:14 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:30 | 05:00 | 11:46 | 15:14 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dhahran
Sunrise
in Dhahran
↑
4:57 AM
Sunset
in Dhahran
↓
6:33 PM
Day Length
13h 35m
Dawn
in Dhahran
4:31 AM
Dusk
in Dhahran
6:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dhahran
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:59
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:55
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Distances & Clock Changes in Dhahran
How Far Is Dhahran From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 531 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,465 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Moscow | 3,428 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Paris | 4,793 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 5,035 km | NW (318deg) |
| Singapore | 6,366 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,441 km | E (79deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,304 km | ENE (57deg) |
Dhahran's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dhahran and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.3deg S, 129.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhahran
What time is it in Dhahran right now?
The current local time in Dhahran is 06:29 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Dhahran follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
What time zone is Dhahran in?
Dhahran uses the Asia/Riyadh IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dhahran?
Is Dhahran on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dhahran is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dhahran today?
Today in Dhahran: sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset is at 18:33, giving 13h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dhahran tonight?
The moon phase over Dhahran tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Dhahran?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dhahran, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.