Time Difference Between Riyadh and Dubai

Dubai is 1 hour ahead Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

Asia/Riyadh · UTC+3

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

Asia/Dubai · UTC+4

Best Times to Meet

Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Riyadh and Dubai.

  • Riyadh

    9:00 AM

    Dubai

    10:00 AM

  • Riyadh

    10:00 AM

    Dubai

    11:00 AM

  • Riyadh

    11:00 AM

    Dubai

    12:00 PM

  • Riyadh

    12:00 PM

    Dubai

    1:00 PM

  • Riyadh

    1:00 PM

    Dubai

    2:00 PM

  • Riyadh

    2:00 PM

    Dubai

    3:00 PM

  • Riyadh

    3:00 PM

    Dubai

    4:00 PM

  • Riyadh

    4:00 PM

    Dubai

    5:00 PM

Riyadh to Dubai — 24-Hour Conversion

Each row shows the equivalent local time in Dubai for an hour in Riyadh. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Dubai?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UTC+4) is 1 hour ahead Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (UTC+3).

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Riyadh and Dubai?

The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.

Does daylight saving time change the difference between Riyadh and Dubai?

Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.

When it is 9 AM in Riyadh, what time is it in Dubai?

Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Riyadh is mapped to its equivalent local time in Dubai, including day shift markers when the date differs.