Riyadh to Sydney Time Converter

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh right now. 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 5:00 PM in Sydney.

Time now: Riyadh and Sydney

🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia5:08 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+03:00
🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia1:08 PMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+11:00

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Riyadh and Sydney are about 12,779 km (7,941 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Riyadh is on UTC+03:00 (UTC+03:00) and Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11:00).

Riyadh to Sydney conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

RiyadhSydney
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AMnext day
5:00 PM1:00 AMnext day
6:00 PM2:00 AMnext day
7:00 PM3:00 AMnext day
8:00 PM4:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM5:00 AMnext day
10:00 PM6:00 AMnext day
11:00 PM7:00 AMnext day

Best time to meet between Riyadh and Sydney

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Riyadh = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney

The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney change?

Yes. Right now Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh from then (it was 8 hours before).
  • Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh from then (it was 7 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Riyadh is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Sydney is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Riyadh.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert Riyadh to Sydney?

Add 8 hours to the Riyadh time to get the Sydney time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 5:00 PM in Sydney. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in Sydney?

It is 1:08 PM in Sydney on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:08 AM in Riyadh.

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney change during the year?

Yes. Right now Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Sydney moves its clocks back. Sydney is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 3 October 2027: Sydney moves its clocks forward. Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh from then (it was 7 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between Riyadh and Sydney?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Riyadh = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sydney. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.