Time difference

Time Difference Between Riyadh and London

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London. 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
LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
02 — Difference

Riyadh vs London

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

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

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

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Riyadh and London working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–15:00 London 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?

London 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
2 hours
Riyadh zone
Asia/Riyadh
London zone
Europe/London
Riyadh offset
UTC+3
London offset
UTC+1
Riyadh DST
No
London DST
Yes
Countries
Saudi Arabia · United Kingdom
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Riyadh and London?

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London right now.

Is Riyadh ahead of London?

Yes, Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London.

Do Riyadh and London observe daylight saving time?

London 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 London?

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