What time zone is Riyadh in?

Riyadh currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). Its IANA time zone is Africa/Khartoum.

Current Time in Riyadh, Khartoum, Sudan

5:13:09 PM

17:13:09

Sunday, September 13, 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

Sunrise5:38 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset5:53 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

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

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Solar noon: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 15 min52 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:16 AM – 6:14 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:51 AM – 6:39 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:26 AM – 7:04 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination6%

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:38 AM (east, 85.8°)
Sunset: 5:53 PM (west, 274.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 15 min52 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:45 AM (78.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 6:14 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 6:39 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:26 AM – 7:04 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:27 AM (east, 100.4°)
Moonset: 7:21 PM (west, 256.7°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, September 13	5:38 AM	5:53 PM	12 hr 15 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:38 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 14 min	51 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:38 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 13 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:38 AM	5:50 PM	12 hr 12 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:38 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 11 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:38 AM	5:49 PM	12 hr 11 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:38 AM	5:48 PM	12 hr 10 min	52 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

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Riyadh in?: Riyadh currently uses Central Africa Time (CAT). 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?: Riyadh does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Riyadh right now?: Riyadh is currently UTC+02:00