What time zone is Riyadh in?

Riyadh uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Khartoum.

Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?

No. Riyadh uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.

Current Time in Riyadh, Khartoum, Sudan

12:54:16 AM

00:54:16

Saturday, October 31, 2026

CAT (Central Africa Time) · UTC+02:00

Africa/Khartoum

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Time zone details

Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Riyadh

Sunrise5:45 AMSolar noon11:33 AMSunset5:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Sudan
Administrative area: Khartoum
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)

Practical

Country languages: Arabic, English
Dialing code: +249
Elevation: Approximately 387 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 15° 35' N / 32° 34' E

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Clock changes in Riyadh

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Solar noon: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 35 min45 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:23 AM – 5:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:58 AM – 6:08 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:32 AM – 6:33 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination66%

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Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:45 AM (east, 104.4°)
Sunset: 5:20 PM (west, 255.4°)
Day length: 11 hr 35 min45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:33 AM (60.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:23 AM – 5:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:58 AM – 6:08 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:32 AM – 6:33 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:33 PM (northeast, 65.4°)
Moonset: 11:02 AM (northwest, 296.2°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 31	5:45 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 35 min	45 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:46 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 34 min	45 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:46 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 33 min	44 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:46 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 32 min	44 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	5:47 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 32 min	44 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	5:47 AM	5:18 PM	11 hr 31 min	43 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	5:48 AM	5:18 PM	11 hr 30 min	42 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Sudan

Sat, Dec 19, 2026Revolution Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027Independence Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Riyadh in?: Riyadh uses Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Khartoum.
When is the next clock change in Riyadh?: No clock changes are scheduled for Riyadh in the next 12 months
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?: No. Riyadh uses CAT (UTC+2) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Riyadh?: Riyadh is UTC+2 all year