What time is it in Saudi Arabia?
Live local time in Saudi Arabia, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Saudi Arabia
Saturday, October 24, 2026
AST (UTC+3)
In UTC: · UTC+3
- Time zone
- AST (UTC+3)
Asia/Riyadh - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC+3 year-round - Sunrise
- 05:55
approx. local time - Sunset
- 17:19
approx. local time - Calling code
- +966
Saudi Arabia - Currency
- SAR
Saudi riyal
Time zone in Saudi Arabia
It's 23:20 in Saudi Arabia in the AST (UTC+3) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Riyadh.
There is no daylight saving time in Saudi Arabia: the clocks stay at UTC+3 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 05:55 and sets around 17:19 in Riyadh (local time), with about 11 hours and 24 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Saudi Arabia is +966, and the local currency is Saudi riyal (SAR).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Saudi Arabia?
The time zone currently in use in Saudi Arabia is AST (UTC+3).
Does in Saudi Arabia observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Saudi Arabia: the clocks stay at UTC+3 all year.
What is the dialing code in Saudi Arabia?
The international calling code in Saudi Arabia is +966. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 966, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
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