Melbourne to Riyadh
-7hMelbourne
AESTSOURCERiyadh
ASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and AST on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and AST (Arabia Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
About Melbourne
WikipediaMelbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
Melbourne was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927.
About Riyadh
WikipediaRiyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.
Time Conversion Guide: Melbourne to Riyadh
Melbourne runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Melbourne 7 hours behind Riyadh — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Melbourne it is 2:00 AM in Riyadh. Midnight in Melbourne is 5:00 PM in Riyadh. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Melbourne to Riyadh time conversion table
| Melbourne (AEST) | Riyadh (AST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Melbourne to Riyadh time
- Scheduling a call from Melbourne to Riyadh: a 10:00 AM start in Melbourne lands at 3:00 AM in Riyadh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Melbourne and Riyadh are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM AST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Melbourne-based team with Riyadh contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Melbourne and need Riyadh colleagues present.
- Melbourne: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -7h gap.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
About AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.
Best time to call between Melbourne and Riyadh
Both Melbourne and Riyadh sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM AST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Melbourne and Riyadh overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Melbourne is 7 hours behind Riyadh (AEST UTC+10:00 → AST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Melbourne
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Riyadh
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Riyadh?
Melbourne (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 7 hours behind Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Melbourne time to Riyadh time?
Add -7h to Melbourne local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Melbourne is 2:00 AM in Riyadh.
What time is it in Riyadh right now?
Riyadh uses AST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Melbourne.
What is the best time to call Riyadh from Melbourne?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Melbourne or Riyadh?
Melbourne is 7 hours behind Riyadh. When it is 12:00 PM in Melbourne it is 5:00 AM in Riyadh.
Do Melbourne and Riyadh use different time zones?
Melbourne (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Melbourne and Asia/Riyadh.
Does daylight saving time affect the Melbourne–Riyadh difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between Melbourne and Riyadh is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Melbourne's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Melbourne's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Melbourne and Riyadh?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Riyadh?
Riyadh is -7h from Melbourne.
What timezone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne shares business hours with Sydney and the ASX.
What timezone is Riyadh in?
Riyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
What are the business hours in Melbourne?
Standard business hours in Melbourne are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
What are the business hours in Riyadh?
Standard business hours in Riyadh are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
What is the best time to schedule a call between Melbourne and Riyadh?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Melbourne works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Riyadh works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Melbourne and Riyadh?
Melbourne uses AUD (A$) while Riyadh uses SAR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Melbourne and Riyadh compare in size?
Melbourne has a population of approximately 5.1 million (metro: 5.1 million), while Riyadh has approximately 7.7 million (metro: 7.7 million).
What are the major landmarks in Melbourne and Riyadh?
Melbourne is known for Federation Square, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Royal Botanic Gardens. Riyadh is famous for Kingdom Centre, Masmak Fortress, National Museum.
Do Melbourne and Riyadh have stock exchanges?
Yes. Melbourne has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Riyadh has the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange). The -7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
Which cities are in the AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
When is it midnight in Melbourne, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Melbourne (AEST), it is -7h later in Riyadh (AST).
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