Time now in Saudi Arabia

UTC+03:00 • Asia/Riyadh (AST)

Your device clock is 734ms behind of the detected local time (Asia/Riyadh, UTC+03:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

20:21:36
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Saudi Arabia now

Saudi Arabia has one official time zone: AST (UTC+03:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Saudi Arabia is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Saudi Arabia?

Official time in Saudi Arabia is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Saudi Arabia

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Riyadh UTC+03:00 Jeddah, Makkah, Riyadh, Al Qararah, Makkah

List of time zones used in Saudi Arabia (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Riyadh UTC+03:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Saudi Arabia

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Saudi Arabia depends on the region.

  • Jeddah, Makkah: 7 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Saudi Arabia use daylight saving time?

No. Saudi Arabia does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Saudi Arabia?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+3:00 and UTC+3:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Saudi Arabia have?
Saudi Arabia has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Saudi Arabia use daylight saving time?
No. Saudi Arabia does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Saudi Arabia time

To convert Saudi Arabia time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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