Riyadh to Des Moines time converter

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

Riyadh AST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Des Moines CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Riyadh to Des Moines conversion table

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

RiyadhDes Moines
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 Des Moines).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Riyadh and Des Moines 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

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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 8 hours behind Riyadh.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Des Moines change?

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