Time Difference Between Riyadh and London

The time difference between Riyadh and London is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Riyadh, it is 10:00 in London. Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).

London is 2 hours behind Riyadh — 2 hours
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04:43:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · +03
London, United Kingdom
02:43:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Riyadh vs London

Detail Riyadh London
Time Zone IDAsia/RiyadhEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+1
Abbreviation+03BST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountrySaudi ArabiaUnited Kingdom
RegionMiddle EastEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Riyadh and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Riyadh  =  09:00–15:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Riyadh time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Riyadh London
00:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 00:00 Night
03:00 01:00 Night
04:00 02:00 Night
05:00 03:00 Night
06:00 04:00
07:00 05:00
08:00 06:00
09:00 07:00
10:00 08:00
11:00 09:00 Overlap
12:00 10:00 Overlap
13:00 11:00 Overlap
14:00 12:00 Overlap
15:00 13:00 Overlap
16:00 14:00 Overlap
17:00 15:00
18:00 16:00
19:00 17:00
20:00 18:00
21:00 19:00
22:00 20:00 Night
23:00 21:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Riyadh is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Riyadh and London?

The time difference is 2 hours. London is 2 hours behind Riyadh.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Riyadh to London?

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Riyadh time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Riyadh time to London time?

Subtract 2 hours from Riyadh time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.