Time difference: Saudi Arabia and the UK
The time now in Riyadh and London, the difference between the two countries, and a converter for any time.
Saudi time to the UK time
| In Saudi Arabia | In the UK (winter) | (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am | 3:00 am | 4:00 am |
| 9:00 am | 6:00 am | 7:00 am |
| 12:00 pm | 9:00 am | 10:00 am |
| 3:00 pm | 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 9:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3 all year. The UK changes its clocks for summer, so the difference changes twice a year.
Best time to call the UK
It’s daytime in both places (between 8 AM and 10 PM) from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Saudi time in winter, which is 8:00 am to 7:00 pm in London. 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 UK?
The UK is 3 hours behind Saudi Arabia in winter, and 2 hours behind 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 the UK in?
UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.