Time difference: Saudi Arabia and Egypt
The time now in Riyadh and Cairo, the difference between the two countries, and a converter for any time.
Saudi time to Egypt time
| In Saudi Arabia | In Egypt (winter) | (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | 6:00 am |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | 9:00 am |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3 all year. Egypt changes its clocks for summer, so the difference changes twice a year.
Best time to call Egypt
It’s daytime in both places (between 8 AM and 10 PM) from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Saudi time in winter, which is 8:00 am to 9:00 pm in Cairo. That’s the easiest window for calling family or setting up a work meeting.
About Saudi time
Saudi Arabia uses Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) in every city and never changes its clocks. Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen share the same time, so the difference with them stays the same all year.
Common questions
What’s the time difference between Saudi Arabia and Egypt?
Egypt is 1 hour behind Saudi Arabia in winter, and the same time as Saudi Arabia in summer because of daylight saving time.
Does Saudi Arabia change its clocks in summer?
No. Saudi Arabia stays on UTC+3 all year, with no daylight saving time.
What time zone is Egypt in?
UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer.