Time difference: Saudi Arabia and the USA (New York)
The time now in Riyadh and New York, the difference between the two countries, and a converter for any time.
Saudi time to the USA (New York) time
| In Saudi Arabia | In the USA (New York) (winter) | (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am | 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| 9:00 am | 1:00 am | 2:00 am |
| 12:00 pm | 4:00 am | 5:00 am |
| 3:00 pm | 7:00 am | 8:00 am |
| 6:00 pm | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| 9:00 pm | 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3 all year. The USA (New York) changes its clocks for summer, so the difference changes twice a year.
Best time to call the USA (New York)
It’s daytime in both places (between 8 AM and 10 PM) from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saudi time in winter, which is 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in New York. 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 USA (New York)?
The USA (New York) is 8 hours behind Saudi Arabia in winter, and 7 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 USA (New York) in?
UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer.