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Time Difference: Riyadh to Tokyo

🇸🇦RiyadhUTC+3
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇸🇦
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sun, Jun 21
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Sun, Jun 21

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Time Difference
6 hours
Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh
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Riyadh vs Tokyo timezone guide

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses the Asia/Riyadh timezone at UTC+3, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Riyadh and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–11am in Riyadh, which is 3pm–5pm in Tokyo. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

RiyadhTokyoStatus
6am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm10pmRiyadh working hours, Tokyo late evening
5pm11pmRiyadh evening, Tokyo late evening
6pm12amRiyadh evening, Tokyo asleep
7pm1amRiyadh evening, Tokyo asleep
8pm2amRiyadh evening, Tokyo asleep
9pm3amRiyadh evening, Tokyo asleep
10pm4amRiyadh late evening, Tokyo asleep

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 Riyadh and Tokyo

Neither Riyadh nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 6 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Riyadh and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
8,689 km
Direct flight time
~11h 13m

Riyadh and Tokyo are 8,689 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 13m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Riyadh is currently 6 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Riyadh ahead of Tokyo?
No. Riyadh is currently 6 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Riyadh?
When it's 9 AM in Riyadh, it's 3pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Riyadh and Tokyo?
The best window is 9am–11am in Riyadh, which is 3pm–5pm in Tokyo. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Riyadh and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Riyadh nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Riyadh and Tokyo?
Riyadh and Tokyo are 8,689 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 13 minutes.