Time difference

Time Difference Between Riyadh and Washington

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Washington. 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
WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
02 — Difference

Riyadh vs Washington

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Riyadh, it is 05:00 in Washington.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Riyadh
UTC+3
Washington
UTC−4
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

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

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Washington 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
Washington zone
America/New_York
Riyadh offset
UTC+3
Washington offset
UTC−4
Riyadh DST
No
Washington DST
Yes
Countries
Saudi Arabia · United States
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Washington?

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Riyadh ahead of Washington?

Yes, Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Washington.

Do Riyadh and Washington observe daylight saving time?

Washington 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 Washington?

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