Riyadh operates on Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Riyadh, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Saudi Arabia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.

No, Riyadh 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.

London (GMT/BST): Riyadh 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): Riyadh 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): Riyadh is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

Saudi Arabia's major cities include Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam, Khobar, Taif, and Abha. Riyadh is the capital and largest city.

Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's capital and largest city, known for the Kingdom Centre, Al Faisaliah Tower, the National Museum, Diriyah (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and as a major financial and administrative center. The city has undergone rapid modernization and is a hub for business and commerce.