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Los Angeles to Riyadh

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Los Angeles

PDTSOURCE
USA · UTC-07:00☀ DST active
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12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Riyadh

AST
Saudi Arabia · UTC+03:00
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22:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Los Angeles
Riyadh
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12:00 AM+1
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10:00 PM
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Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PDT and AST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and AST (Arabia Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PDTASTLos AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverRiyadhJeddahDohaKuwait City
PDT Zone
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AST Zone

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PST – Pacific Standard Time

UTC-08:00

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PST
United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)
Major Cities in PST
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverSan DiegoPortlandLas VegasSacramentoSan JoseTijuana
Key Facts about PST
  • •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
  • •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
  • •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
  • •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PDT
Learn more about PST on Wikipedia

AST – Arabia Standard Time

UTC+03:00

Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.

Countries in AST
Saudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitBahrainIraqYemen
Major Cities in AST
RiyadhJeddahDohaKuwait CityBaghdad
Key Facts about AST
  • •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).
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round
Learn more about AST on Wikipedia

About Los Angeles

Wikipedia

Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.

Population:4 million
Metro:13.2 million
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
Currency:USD ($)
Key Landmarks
Hollywood SignSanta Monica PierGriffith ObservatoryWalt Disney Concert HallGetty Center
Did You Know?

Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.

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About Riyadh

Wikipedia

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.

Population:7.7 million
Metro:7.7 million
Business Hours:8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday)
Currency:SAR (﷼)
Stock Exchange:Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange)
Key Landmarks
Kingdom CentreMasmak FortressNational MuseumAl Faisaliyah CenterDiriyah
Did You Know?

Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.

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Comparing Time Zones: Los Angeles and Riyadh

Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Los Angeles 10 hours ahead of Riyadh — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 7:00 PM in Riyadh. Midnight in Los Angeles is 10:00 AM in Riyadh.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Riyadh does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Los Angeles to Riyadh time conversion table

Los Angeles (PDT)Riyadh (AST)Day
12:00 AM10:00 AMsame day
6:00 AM4:00 PMsame day
7:00 AM5:00 PMsame day
8:00 AM6:00 PMsame day
9:00 AM7:00 PMsame day
12:00 PM10:00 PMsame day
3:00 PM1:00 AMnext day
5:00 PM3:00 AMnext day
6:00 PM4:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM7:00 AMnext day

Why people convert Los Angeles to Riyadh time

  • Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to Riyadh: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 8:00 PM in Riyadh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Handling a +10h gap: Los Angeles and Riyadh have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Riyadh is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles.
  • Coordinating a Los Angeles-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 PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +10h gap is not.
  • With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Los Angeles takes the early slot, the next week Riyadh does.
  • Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +10h gap.

About PST (Pacific Standard Time)

Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.

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 Los Angeles and Riyadh

With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Riyadh opens at 9:00 AM AST, which is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Los Angeles and Riyadh have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Los Angeles is 10 hours ahead of Riyadh (PDT UTC-07:00 → AST UTC+03:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Los Angeles

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Riyadh

Does not observe DST

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Riyadh?

Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 10 hours ahead of Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +10h.

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Riyadh time?

Add +10h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 7:00 PM 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 +10h offset from Los Angeles.

What is the best time to call Riyadh from Los Angeles?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 11:00 PM in Riyadh.

Which is ahead, Los Angeles or Riyadh?

Los Angeles is 10 hours ahead of Riyadh. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 10:00 PM in Riyadh.

Do Los Angeles and Riyadh use different time zones?

Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Asia/Riyadh.

Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–Riyadh difference?

Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Riyadh is not, so the +10h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Los Angeles's time zone?

PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.

Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?

PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).

Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and Riyadh?

Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Riyadh?

Riyadh is +10h from Los Angeles.

What timezone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.

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 Los Angeles?

Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.

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 Los Angeles and Riyadh?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Riyadh works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) (+10h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Los Angeles and Riyadh?

Los Angeles uses USD ($) while Riyadh uses SAR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Los Angeles and Riyadh compare in size?

Los Angeles has a population of approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million), while Riyadh has approximately 7.7 million (metro: 7.7 million).

What are the major landmarks in Los Angeles and Riyadh?

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory. Riyadh is famous for Kingdom Centre, Masmak Fortress, National Museum.

Do Los Angeles and Riyadh have stock exchanges?

Yes. Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Riyadh has the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange). The +10h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.

Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?

PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about PST?

Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.

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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Riyadh?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is +10h later in Riyadh (AST).