Time difference

Time Difference Between Riyadh and Abuja

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Abuja. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

RiyadhSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
AbujaNigeria 🇳🇬

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Africa/LagosUTC+1
02 — Difference

Riyadh vs Abuja

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Abuja. When it is 12:00 in Riyadh, it is 10:00 in Abuja.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Riyadh
UTC+3
Abuja
UTC+1
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Riyadh and Abuja working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–15:00 Abuja time — that's 11:00–17:00 in Riyadh — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Neither Riyadh nor Abuja observes daylight saving time, so the 2 hours difference stays the same all year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
Riyadh zone
Asia/Riyadh
Abuja zone
Africa/Lagos
Riyadh offset
UTC+3
Abuja offset
UTC+1
Riyadh DST
No
Abuja DST
No
Countries
Saudi Arabia · Nigeria
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Abuja?

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Abuja right now.

Is Riyadh ahead of Abuja?

Yes, Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Abuja.

Do Riyadh and Abuja observe daylight saving time?

Neither Riyadh nor Abuja observes daylight saving time, so the 2 hours difference stays the same all year.

What is the best meeting time between Riyadh and Abuja?

A good window is 09:00–15:00 in Abuja (11:00–17:00 in Riyadh), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.