Houston to Riyadh Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇸🇦 Riyadh. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
12,729 km
Approx. flight
15h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Riyadh
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Riyadh does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Houston is 8 hours ahead relative to Riyadh.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Houston and Riyadh (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇸🇦 Riyadh
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Riyadh?
The time difference between Houston and Riyadh is currently 8 hours ahead. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Riyadh uses GMT+3 (UTC+3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 8:00 PM in Riyadh. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Riyadh change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Riyadh?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Houston (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Riyadh). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Riyadh?
Houston is currently 8 hours behind Riyadh.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Riyadh?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 8:00 AM in Riyadh.