Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?

No. Riyadh stays on AST (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Riyadh when it's 9 AM in New York?

4:00 PM in Riyadh, on the same day.

New York to Riyadh Meeting Planner

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

New York · United States

11:32 PM

Fri, Oct 16 · EDT · summer time

Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

6:32 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · AST

Best Meeting Times Between New York and Riyadh

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in New York (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Riyadh). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

New YorkOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time11:32PMnow
RiyadhSaudi Arabia ·6:32AMTomorrow · now

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Date in New York

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Best times to meet

Friday, October 16, 2026, in New York time.

9:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in New York (09:00) and Riyadh (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in New York (12:00); just outside working hours in Riyadh (19:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in New York (11:00); just outside working hours in Riyadh (18:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

New York9:00 AM EDTFri, Oct 16
Riyadh4:00 PM UTC+3Fri, Oct 16
UTC2026-10-16 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between New York and Riyadh

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York right now: Riyadh is on AST (UTC+3) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Riyadh is 8 hours ahead of New York.

Time difference between New York and Riyadh over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Riyadh 7 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Riyadh 8 hours ahead	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Riyadh 7 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in New York

New York is on Eastern Standard Time. Riyadh is on Arabian Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: New York & Riyadh Scheduling

What is the time difference between New York and Riyadh?: Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York right now: Riyadh is on AST (UTC+3) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Riyadh is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Riyadh?: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in New York (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Riyadh). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?: No. Riyadh stays on AST (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Riyadh when it's 9 AM in New York?: 4:00 PM in Riyadh, on the same day.

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