Current Time in Riyadh (2026)

Riyadh is in the Arabian Standard Time (AST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Arabian Standard Time

Asia/Riyadh · GMT+3

UTC offset

UTC+3

Daylight saving now

Riyadh does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Riyadh

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Riyadh right now?

The current time in Riyadh is 6:32 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Riyadh uses Arabian Standard Time (Asia/Riyadh, GMT+3).

What timezone is Riyadh in?

Riyadh is in the Arabian Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Riyadh, abbreviation: GMT+3).

What is Riyadh's UTC offset?

Riyadh is currently UTC+3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Riyadh observe daylight saving?

No — Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC+3 year-round.