Current local time in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time
About Dhahran
Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Riyadh), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 99,540.
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
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| State / region: | Eastern Province |
| Coordinates: | 26°17′N / 50°07′E |
| Population: | 99,540 |
| Currency: | Saudi riyal (SAR) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +966 |
Time zone in Dhahran
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Riyadh |
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| Time zone name: | Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Dhahran does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Dhahran today
| Sunrise: | 05:42 |
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| Sunset: | 17:05 |
| Solar noon: | 11:24 |
| Day length: | 11h 23m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:19 – 17:29 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dhahran
- London+2 hDhahran is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hDhahran is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hDhahran is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Dhahran time
What time zone is Dhahran in?
Dhahran uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Dhahran observe daylight saving time?
Dhahran does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Dhahran and London?
Right now Dhahran is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Dhahran and New York?
Right now Dhahran is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.