Does Madinah observe daylight saving time?

No. Madinah stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Madinah and London?

London is 3 hours behind Madinah right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When do working hours in Madinah overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Madinah's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Madinah's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Madinah time).

Current Time in Madinah, Saudi Arabia — AST

UTC+03:00No clock changesAsia/Riyadh

Madinah, Saudi Arabia

11:18:07 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Madinah, Saudi Arabia is 11:18 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Madinah is on AST (UTC+03:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Madinah

Time zone and daylight saving time in Madinah

Time zone (IANA): Asia/Riyadh
Current offset: AST (UTC+03:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Madinah does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+03:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

06:30 AM

Sunset

05:39 PM

Day length

11h 9m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:05 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 10h 37m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 13h 39m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Madinah	Overlap with Madinah
New York	15:18	−8 h	17:00–01:00	None
London	20:18	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Berlin	21:18	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Paris	21:18	−2 h	11:00–19:00	6 h (11:00–17:00)
Dubai	00:18	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Mumbai	01:48	+2 h 30 min	06:30–14:30	5 h 30 min (09:00–14:30)

Airports near Madinah

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport MED13 km straight-line
King Abdulaziz International Airport JED314 km straight-line
King Khalid International Airport RUH718 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madinah observe daylight saving time?: No. Madinah stays on UTC+03:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Madinah and London?: London is 3 hours behind Madinah right now. During the year the gap varies between 2 hours and 3 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When do working hours in Madinah overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 does not overlap Madinah's working day; London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Madinah's for 5 hours today (12:00–17:00 Madinah time).

Time in other cities, compared with Madinah

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