Saudi Arabia Time Zone Map

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The Saudi Arabia time zone map shows the country’s official time zone and its position within the global time system. Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3, and this single time zone applies across the entire country, including major cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, and Dammam.

Unlike many countries, Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time, meaning the national clock remains the same throughout the year. Located in the heart of the Middle East on the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia’s time zone is shared with several neighboring countries, making it important for regional travel, business, and international communication.

Saudi Arabia standard time zone map

What Time Zone Is Saudi Arabia In?

Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. This single time zone applies across the entire country, including major cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, and Dammam.

Does Saudi Arabia Use Daylight Saving Time?

No. Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time. The country keeps the same standard time (UTC+3) throughout the entire year.

Current Time in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

Current Time in Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh • AST / Arabia Standard Time

Saudi Arabia Major Cities in this Time Zone:

Riyadh
Jeddah
Mecca
Medina
Dammam

Time Difference Between Saudi Arabia and Major Cities

City	Time Difference
London	UTC +0 (3 hours behind Saudi Arabia)
Berlin	UTC +1 (2 hours behind Saudi Arabia)
New York	UTC -5 (8 hours behind Saudi Arabia)
Dubai	UTC +4 (1 hour ahead of Saudi Arabia)
Los Angeles	UTC -8 (11 hours behind Saudi Arabia)
Tokyo	UTC +9 (6 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia)

Saudi Arabia and Middle East time zone map

Saudi Arabia time zone on the World map

Saudi Arabia utc+3 time zone map with World

Time zones map in the Arab World

What Countries Share Similar Time Zones?

Turkey (UTC+3)
Iraq (UTC+3)
Qatar (UTC+3)
Kuwait (UTC+3)
Bahrain (UTC+3)

FAQ

What time zone does Saudi Arabia use?

Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3.

Does Saudi Arabia change clocks for daylight saving time?

No. Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time and keeps the same time throughout the year.

Is Saudi Arabia in the same time zone as Turkey?

Yes. Saudi Arabia and Turkey both use UTC+3.

Is Saudi Arabia in the same time zone as Dubai?

No. Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Saudi Arabia.

What time is it in Riyadh compared to UTC?

Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3).

Where is Saudi Arabia on the Middle East Map?

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