Riyadh to Sydney Time Difference
🇸🇦 Riyadh is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇦🇺 Sydney. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
12,785 km
Approx. flight
15h
Hour-by-Hour: Riyadh to Sydney
| 🇸🇦 Riyadh | 🇦🇺 Sydney | 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)
Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, while Riyadh does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Riyadh is 8 hours ahead relative to Sydney.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Riyadh and Sydney (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇸🇦 Riyadh
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇦🇺 Sydney
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney?
The time difference between Riyadh and Sydney is currently 8 hours ahead. Riyadh uses GMT+3 (UTC+3), while Sydney uses GMT+11 (UTC+11). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Riyadh, what time is it in Sydney?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Riyadh, it is 8:00 PM in Sydney. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Sydney observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Riyadh and Sydney?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Riyadh (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Riyadh ahead or behind Sydney?
Riyadh is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, currently using GMT+3 (UTC+3). Riyadh does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Riyadh in Sydney?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Riyadh, it is 8:00 AM in Sydney.