Time difference: Saudi Arabia and the UAE
The time now in Riyadh and Dubai, the difference between the two countries, and a converter for any time.
Saudi time to the UAE time
| In Saudi Arabia | In the UAE |
|---|---|
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3 all year. The UAE is on UTC+4 all year, so the difference doesn’t change.
Best time to call the UAE
It’s daytime in both places (between 8 AM and 10 PM) from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Saudi time, which is 9:00 am to 10:00 pm in Dubai. 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 the UAE?
The UAE is 1 hour ahead of Saudi Arabia all year.
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 the UAE in?
UTC+4 all year.