Current Date And Time In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:26:44 AST
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Riyadh, a city in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Riyadh — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Riyadh | |
| State | Riyadh Region | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 4,205,961 | |
| Area | 1,798.00 km² (694.21 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | National Capital | |
| Population Rank in Riyadh Region | #1 of 24 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Saudi Riyal | |
| Code ISO-4217 | SAR | |
| Symbol | ر.س | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +966 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .sa | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 612 | |
| In Feet | 2,008 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 24.69 | |
| Longitude | 46.72 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 24.688° N 46.722° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 24° 41' 16" N 46° 43' 19" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 24° 41.26' N 46° 43.31' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Raydah, Yemen (6 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:25 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:31 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 6m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 11564–12665 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Riyadh | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1746-01-01 |
Riyadh is a city situated in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, within Asia. GeoNames classifies Riyadh as a National Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Riyadh Region
The latitude and longitude of Riyadh pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 612 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Riyadh on the map
Riyadh runs on UTC +03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Riyadh run on Saudi Riyal (SAR), shown with the symbol ر.س. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Riyadh exchange rates
To ring a number in Riyadh from outside Saudi Arabia, dial +966 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Riyadh and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Riyadh ranks #1 of 24 cities in Riyadh Region. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Riyadh Region market. › Cities near Riyadh
Riyadh has a recorded population of approximately 4,205,961 people. That places it #1 of 24 cities with population data in Riyadh Region. Browse more cities in Riyadh Region for comparison.
Riyadh spans approximately 1,798.00 square kilometers (694.21 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Riyadh is part of Riyadh Region in Saudi Arabia. It is classified as a National Capital.
Riyadh keeps UTC +03:00. Today the sun rises around 05:25 AM and sets around 06:31 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Riyadh price in Saudi riyal (SAR), written with the symbol ر.س. Check live rates on our Riyadh currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Riyadh lands you closest to Raydah, Yemen, about 6 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Riyadh sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
