Time in Medina, Saudi Arabia now
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AST
Arabian Standard Time
UTC+3
No DST
Medina
Al Madīnah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
29 Jul 2026
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Saudi Arabia: common questions
What is the current time in Medina, Saudi Arabia?
Medina operates on Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Medina, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Saudi Arabia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Does Medina, Saudi Arabia observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Medina and the rest of Saudi Arabia do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3, throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Medina and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Medina is 3 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 2 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Medina is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Medina is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Medina is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Medina is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia's major cities include Riyadh (the capital), Jeddah, Mecca, Dammam, Khobar, Taif, and Abha. Medina is the second-holiest city in Islam.
What is Medina, Saudi Arabia known for?
Medina is the second-holiest city in Islam, known as the 'City of the Prophet' because it was the destination of the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) and where he is buried. The city is famous for the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), its historical significance in Islamic history, and as a major pilgrimage destination. The city's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.