Time Difference Between Riyadh and Tokyo

The time difference between Riyadh and Tokyo is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Riyadh, it is 18:00 in Tokyo. Riyadh uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh — 6 hours
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01:18:50
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+3 · +03
Tokyo, Japan
07:18:50
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Riyadh vs Tokyo

Detail Riyadh Tokyo
Time Zone IDAsia/RiyadhAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+9
Abbreviation+03JST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySaudi ArabiaJapan
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Riyadh and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Riyadh nor Tokyo is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Tokyo?

The time difference is 6 hours. Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Riyadh or Tokyo observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

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

How do I convert Riyadh time to Tokyo time?

Add 6 hours to Riyadh time to get Tokyo 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.