Current time in Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the country's political, economic, and administrative center. Located on the Najd plateau in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, it has transformed within just a few decades from a historic walled town into one of the fastest-growing modern capitals in the world, home to millions of residents and a skyline defined by ambitious development.

Riyadh observes Saudi Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) throughout the year and does not use daylight saving time, so its UTC offset remains constant in every season. The live clock at the top of this page updates automatically in your browser to display the current local time in Riyadh wherever you are.

Situated at approximately 24.7° north latitude, Riyadh experiences moderate seasonal changes in daylight length. As a result, sunrise, sunset, and daily prayer times shift gradually throughout the year in accordance with the sun's position.

Prayer times on this page are calculated using the Umm al-Qura method, the official prayer time calculation method used throughout Saudi Arabia. You can also view the complete monthly prayer timetable, use the Prayer Clock to track the time remaining until the next prayer, and access the Qibla Finder to determine the direction of Makkah accurately from anywhere in Riyadh.