Saudi Arabia — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Saudi Arabia. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC+3
Capital
Riyadh
DST
Not observed
Calling Code
+966
Currency
SAR
Region
Asia
Country Code
SA
Current Time in Saudi Arabia
The primary timezone is Asia/Riyadh (currently UTC+3). Saudi Arabia has 6 major cities tracked below.
View Saudi Arabia World Clock →Public Holidays in Saudi Arabia — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Saudi Arabia for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Saudi Arabia Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Saudi Arabia
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 remains constant year-round.
Saudi Arabia DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Saudi Arabia in?
Saudi Arabia uses the Asia/Riyadh timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Saudi Arabia observe daylight saving time?
No, Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+3 stays the same year-round.
What are the public holidays in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Saudi Arabia holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. The country's calling code is +966 and its currency is SAR.
What is the current time in Saudi Arabia?
The current UTC offset in Saudi Arabia is UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh). Visit the world clock page for Saudi Arabia to see live times for cities in the country.