Saudi Aramco & OPEC+
Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, operates near Riyadh. Energy traders globally track AST for Saudi production and OPEC+ meeting outcomes.
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Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
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01:18:36
Thu, May 21
GMT+3UTC+3
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Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) year-round — Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving. Riyadh is the political and administrative capital of the world's largest oil exporter and the headquarters of Saudi Aramco.
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Tadawul stock exchange
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) is the Arab world's largest stock market, operating 10:00–15:00 AST. Global investors track AST for Saudi equities and sukuk.
Vision 2030 projects
Massive construction and infrastructure projects (NEOM, Red Sea Project) are managed from Riyadh. International contractors coordinate in AST.
Riyadh King Khalid Airport
KKIA serves as a hub between East and West. Travellers and cargo operators track AST for connections and Hajj/Umrah logistics.
FAQ
Riyadh time — FAQ
What time zone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3) all year. Saudi Arabia does not observe daylight saving time.
Is Riyadh in the same time zone as Moscow?
Yes — Riyadh (AST, UTC+3) and Moscow (MSK, UTC+3) share the same UTC+3 offset.
How many hours ahead of London is Riyadh?
Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 2 hours ahead when London is on BST.
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