What time is it in Riyadh?
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (). In Riyadh it is currently --:--:--. Riyadh is located in Saudi Arabia. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 6 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 18:00 in Riyadh.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 6 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 2 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 2 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 7 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 6 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 1 hours ahead |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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Upcoming holidays in Saudi Arabia
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Riyadh
Riyadh is one of the main cities of Saudi Arabia, located in the Asia/Riyadh time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 7,700,000
- Metro area
- 7,700,000
- Official language
- Árabe
- Currency
- Riyal (SAR)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Riyadh
What time is it in Riyadh now?
The current time in Riyadh is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3).
What's the time difference between Riyadh and São Paulo?
The difference between Riyadh and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 6 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Riyadh and Lisbon?
The difference between Riyadh and Lisbon is 2 hours ahead.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
No, Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Riyadh from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +966 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in Saudi Arabia?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day
What are typical business hours in Riyadh?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm