London to Riyadh Time Difference

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 14:00 in Riyadh.

London (UTC+1)Riyadh (UTC+3)

London

United Kingdom

⏱️2 hours ahead
06:48

Wed, Apr 22

📞 +44💱 GBP

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

08:48

Wed, Apr 22

📞 +966💱 SAR

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When it's 05:00 in London, it's 07:00 in Riyadh

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London
05:00
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London & Riyadh
Times shown in London time
Excellent - Both in office
Good - Flexible hours

✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)

◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)

✈️ Travel Information

Distance

4,939 km

Est. Flight Time

~6.8h

Time Difference

+2h

Work Hours Overlap

6h

Excellent

🔴 Office Closed

Today 09:00

09:00 - 15:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

London

08:00

Riyadh

09:00

London

11:00

Riyadh

12:00

London

14:00

Riyadh

15:00

London

17:00

Riyadh

18:00

London

20:00

Riyadh

21:00

London

23:00

Riyadh

00:00

London

02:00

Riyadh

03:00

London

05:00

Riyadh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is London behind Riyadh?

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 14:00 in Riyadh. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Riyadh uses Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3).

What is the best time to call Riyadh from London?

There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between London and Riyadh. The best window is 09:00–15:00 London time (11:00–17:00 in Riyadh).

Does the London to Riyadh time difference change throughout the year?

The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.

Flying between London and Riyadh

The distance between London and Riyadh is approximately 4,939 km. A direct flight typically takes around 6.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Riyadh time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.