Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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Riyadh ranks
#17 for largest capital by population · #37 for largest by population · #42 for highest capital city.
Lat/Long: 24.71° N, 46.68° E
Elevation: 612 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 106 cities in Saudi Arabia by population
Region: Riyadh Region
Country: 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Asia)
IANA Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
Timezone: +03
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Riyadh currently observes +03, UTC+3. Local time in Riyadh runs on a UTC+03:00 offset (Asia/Riyadh). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Riyadh stands at an elevated 612 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Dubai, is a distant 868 km away. As one of Saudi Arabia's largest cities, Riyadh is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Riyadh at 05:54 and sets at 17:20, giving 11h 25m of daylight today.
Riyadh Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Riyadh
Riyadh gets 11h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Riyadh is at 05:54 and sunset in Riyadh is at 17:20.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 36m near the December solstice to 13h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Riyadh and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Saudi Arabia
Cities Sharing Riyadh's Time Zone (UTC+03:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Riyadh.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:35 | 05:54 | 11:37 | 14:54 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:36 | 05:55 | 11:37 | 14:54 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:36 | 05:55 | 11:37 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:37 | 05:56 | 11:37 | 14:53 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:37 | 05:56 | 11:37 | 14:52 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:38 | 05:57 | 11:37 | 14:52 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:38 | 05:57 | 11:37 | 14:51 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Riyadh
Sunrise
in Riyadh
↑
5:54 AM
Sunset
in Riyadh
↓
5:20 PM
Day Length
11h 25m
Dawn
in Riyadh
5:31 AM
Dusk
in Riyadh
5:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Riyadh
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
80.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:57
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Distances & Clock Changes in Riyadh
How Far Is Riyadh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 868 km | E (85deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,770 km | E (98deg) |
| Moscow | 3,530 km | N (350deg) |
| Paris | 4,678 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 4,940 km | NW (320deg) |
| Singapore | 6,652 km | ESE (104deg) |
| Hong Kong | 6,814 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,689 km | NE (56deg) |
Riyadh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Riyadh and you would surface near Rikitea, French Polynesia, about 243 km from the antipodal point at 24.7deg S, 133.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Riyadh
What time is it in Riyadh right now?
The current local time in Riyadh is 03:04 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Riyadh follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh 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 Riyadh?
Is Riyadh on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 22, 2026, Riyadh is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
Today in Riyadh: sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 17:20, giving 11h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Riyadh tonight?
Over Riyadh tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 80.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Riyadh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Riyadh, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.