Time difference between Saudi Arabia and United States: 7 hours
Saudi Arabia is 7 hours ahead of United States
Difference by time zone
This country spans multiple time zones, so the summary above uses the main zone. The table below shows the difference for each zone.
| Saudi Arabia — Time zone | United States — Time zone | Difference vs United States |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Eastern Time (New York) | +7 hours |
| Saudi Arabia | Central Time (Chicago) | +8 hours |
| Saudi Arabia | Mountain Time (Denver) | +9 hours |
| Saudi Arabia | Pacific Time (Los Angeles) | +10 hours |
| Saudi Arabia | Alaska Time | +11 hours |
| Saudi Arabia | Hawaii Time | +13 hours |
Best time for a call or meeting
Saudi Arabia 16:00–18:00 = United States 09:00–11:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
Hour-by-hour conversion
| Saudi Arabia | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 |
| 01:00 | 18:00 |
| 02:00 | 19:00 |
| 03:00 | 20:00 |
| 04:00 | 21:00 |
| 05:00 | 22:00 |
| 06:00 | 23:00 |
| 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 11:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 13:00 | 06:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 19:00 | 12:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Saudi Arabia and United States?
Saudi Arabia is 7 hours ahead of United States. When it is 12:00 noon in Saudi Arabia, it is 05:00 in United States.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Saudi Arabia 16:00–18:00 = United States 09:00–11:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
How many time zones does United States have?
This page covers 6 time zones in United States, using Eastern Time (New York) as the reference. See the table above for each zone.