Current Time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Check the current time in Riyadh, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Riyadh.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Riyadh
Riyadh follows Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3). Saudi Arabia's capital is the political and financial center of the kingdom.
The current time in Riyadh is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Riyadh, the sun rises at approximately 5:25 AM and sets at approximately 6:21 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Riyadh, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Riyadh observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Saudi Arabia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone with an offset of GMT+03:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Riyadh?
Today, sunrise in Riyadh is at approximately 5:25 AM and sunset at approximately 6:21 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Riyadh?
The current time in Riyadh is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026