Time difference
Time difference between Riyadh and Dubai
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
15:00:00
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Dubai, UAE
16:00:00
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00
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Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Dubai ahead of Riyadh?
- Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh.
- Does the time difference between Riyadh and Dubai change?
- No — neither city observes daylight saving in a way that changes this pair's gap, so the difference is stable year-round.
- What time zone does Riyadh use?
- Riyadh uses Asia/Riyadh (GMT+3, UTC+03:00).
- What time zone does Dubai use?
- Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (GMT+4, UTC+04:00).