Riyadh to Columbus time converter
Columbus is 7 hours behind Riyadh. When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 2:00 AM in Columbus.
1:10 PM in Riyadh, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Riyadh to Columbus conversion table
Every hour of today in Riyadh and the matching time in Columbus. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Riyadh | Columbus |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Riyadh (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Columbus).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Riyadh and Columbus switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -7h
Distance
Riyadh and Columbus are 11,140 km (6,922 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Columbus?
Columbus is 7 hours behind Riyadh.
What time is it in Columbus when it is 9 AM in Riyadh?
When it is 9:00 AM in Riyadh, it is 2:00 AM in Columbus.
When is the best time to call Columbus from Riyadh?
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Riyadh (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Columbus).
Does the time difference between Riyadh and Columbus change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.