Time difference

Time Difference Between Riyadh and Sydney

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh. The current difference is 7 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
SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
02 — Difference

Riyadh vs Sydney

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh. When it is 12:00 in Riyadh, it is 19:00 in Sydney.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Riyadh
UTC+3
Sydney
UTC+10
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Riyadh and Sydney working hours (09:00–17:00) is 16:00–17:00 Sydney time — that's 09:00–10:00 in Riyadh — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Riyadh does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
7 hours
Riyadh zone
Asia/Riyadh
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Riyadh offset
UTC+3
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Riyadh DST
No
Sydney DST
Yes
Countries
Saudi Arabia · Australia
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney?

Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh right now.

Is Riyadh ahead of Sydney?

No, Riyadh is 7 hours behind Sydney.

Do Riyadh and Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Sydney observes daylight saving time while Riyadh does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Riyadh and Sydney?

A good window is 16:00–17:00 in Sydney (09:00–10:00 in Riyadh), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.