Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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Riyadh ranks
#37 for largest by population.
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: GMT+3
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Daylight Hours in Riyadh
Riyadh gets 13h 37m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset is at 18:41.
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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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:52 | 15:14 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:52 | 15:14 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:52 | 15:14 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:53 | 15:14 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:53 | 15:14 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:32 | 05:03 | 11:53 | 15:14 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Riyadh
Sunrise
in Riyadh
↑
5:03 AM
Sunset
in Riyadh
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
13h 37m
Dawn
in Riyadh
4:37 AM
Dusk
in Riyadh
7:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Riyadh
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
49.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:43
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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 14:09 on Monday, June 08, 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 — Riyadh is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh today?
Today in Riyadh: sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset is at 18:41, giving 13h 37m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Riyadh tonight?
The moon phase over Riyadh tonight is Last Quarter with 49.6% 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.