Riyadh to Abilene time converter

Abilene is 8 hours behind Riyadh. When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 1:00 AM in Abilene.

Riyadh AST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Abilene CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia
Sat, Oct 17
ASTUTC+3
Texas, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-8h
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6:42 AM in Riyadh, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Riyadh to Abilene conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -8h

Distance

Riyadh and Abilene are 12,734 km (7,913 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Abilene?

Abilene is 8 hours behind Riyadh.

What time is it in Abilene when it is 9 AM in Riyadh?

When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 1:00 AM in Abilene.

When is the best time to call Abilene from Riyadh?

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

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Abilene change?

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