Time Difference: Riyadh vs Sydney
Riyadh
5:43:23 PM AST
Friday, November 13, 2026
8h
8h
Sydney
1:43:23 AM AEDT
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Quick Reference
- Riyadh
- AST (GMT+3)
No Daylight Saving Time
- Sydney
- AEDT (GMT+11)
AEST starts on Apr 3, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Riyadh and Sydney?
- Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Riyadh.
- When is the best time to call from Riyadh to Sydney?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Riyadh uses AST and Sydney uses AEDT.