Riyadh to Universal City time converter

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

Riyadh AST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Universal City CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia
Mon, Oct 19
ASTUTC+3
Texas, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-8h
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12:00 AM in Riyadh, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Riyadh to Universal City conversion table

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

RiyadhUniversal City
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 Universal City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -8h

Distance

Riyadh and Universal City are 12,922 km (8,029 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Universal City?

Universal City is 8 hours behind Riyadh.

What time is it in Universal City when it is 9 AM in Riyadh?

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

When is the best time to call Universal City from Riyadh?

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

Does the time difference between Riyadh and Universal City change?

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