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Time Difference: Berlin to Riyadh

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇸🇦RiyadhUTC+3
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Thu, May 28
🇸🇦
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
1 hour
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Riyadh timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses Asia/Riyadh at UTC+3. This means Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Riyadh

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in Berlin, which is 10am5pm in Riyadh. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinRiyadhStatus
6am7amBerlin early, Riyadh early
7am8amBerlin early, Riyadh early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmBerlin evening, Riyadh evening
6pm7pmBerlin evening, Riyadh evening
7pm8pmBerlin evening, Riyadh evening
8pm9pmBerlin evening, Riyadh evening
9pm10pmBerlin evening, Riyadh late evening
10pm11pmBerlin late evening, Riyadh late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Riyadh

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Riyadh does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 2 hours behind Riyadh
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 1 hour behind Riyadh
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 2 hours behind Riyadh

Distance between Berlin and Riyadh

Great-circle distance
4,164 km
Direct flight time
~5h 54m

Berlin and Riyadh are 4,164 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~5h 54m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Riyadh?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Berlin is currently 1 hour behind Riyadh.
Is Berlin ahead of Riyadh?
No. Berlin is currently 1 hour behind Riyadh.
What time is it in Riyadh when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 10am in Riyadh.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Riyadh?
The best window is 9am–4pm in Berlin, which is 10am–5pm in Riyadh. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Riyadh observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Riyadh does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Riyadh?
Berlin and Riyadh are 4,164 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 5 hours 54 minutes.