Riyadh to Sydney time converter

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

Riyadh AST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sydney AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Fri, Oct 16
ASTUTC+3
Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Riyadh to Sydney conversion table

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

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 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 Riyadh (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sydney).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +8h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +7h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +8h

Distance

Riyadh and Sydney are 12,779 km (7,941 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh.

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

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

When is the best time to call Sydney from Riyadh?

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

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney change?

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