Time Difference Between Riyadh and Sydney

The time difference between Riyadh and Sydney is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Riyadh, it is 20:00 in Sydney. Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh — 8 hours
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01:18:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · +03
Sydney, Australia
09:18:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Riyadh vs Sydney

Detail Riyadh Sydney
Time Zone IDAsia/RiyadhAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+11
Abbreviation+03AEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountrySaudi ArabiaAustralia
RegionMiddle EastOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Riyadh and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Riyadh tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Riyadh is on standard time. When Sydney 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 Sydney?

The time difference is 8 hours. Sydney is 8 hours ahead of 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 Sydney?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Riyadh time to Sydney time?

Add 8 hours to Riyadh time to get Sydney 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.