Des Moines to Riyadh time converter

Riyadh is 8 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 5:00 PM in Riyadh.

Des Moines CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Riyadh AST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Sun, Oct 18
ASTUTC+3+8h
Finding your time zone…
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Des Moines to Riyadh conversion table

Every hour of today in Des Moines and the matching time in Riyadh. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Des MoinesRiyadh
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 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Des Moines (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Riyadh).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Des Moines and Riyadh switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +8h

Distance

Des Moines and Riyadh are 11,589 km (7,201 miles) apart in a straight line.

More conversions

Riyadh to Des MoinesDes Moines to New YorkDes Moines to LondonDes Moines to Los AngelesDes Moines to ChicagoDes Moines to TorontoDes Moines to São PauloDes Moines to ParisDes Moines to BerlinDes Moines to MoscowDes Moines to DubaiDes Moines to New DelhiDes Moines to Bangkok
New York to RiyadhLondon to RiyadhLos Angeles to RiyadhChicago to RiyadhToronto to RiyadhSão Paulo to RiyadhParis to RiyadhBerlin to RiyadhMoscow to RiyadhDubai to RiyadhNew Delhi to RiyadhBangkok to Riyadh

Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Riyadh?

Riyadh is 8 hours ahead of Des Moines.

What time is it in Riyadh when it is 9 AM in Des Moines?

When it is 9:00 AM in Des Moines, it is 5:00 PM in Riyadh.

When is the best time to call Riyadh from Des Moines?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Des Moines (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Riyadh).

Does the time difference between Des Moines and Riyadh change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.