The current local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind Riyadh is from you.
Riyadh is in Saudi Arabia and observes the Asia/Riyadh time zone, currently UTC+3. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever Riyadh is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how Riyadh lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin Riyadh to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in Riyadh?
The current local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. Riyadh follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever Riyadh is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between Riyadh and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare Riyadh with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.