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Saudi Arabia to CAT

-1h

Saudi Arabia

ASTSOURCE
UTC+03:00
HH12
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MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

CAT

CAT
UTC+02:00
HH11
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MM00
  
11:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Saudi Arabia
CAT
12:00 AM
11:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
1:00 AM
4:00 AM
3:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 AM
8:00 AM
7:00 AM
10:00 AM
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
7:00 PM
10:00 PM
9:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

AST and CAT on the World Map

The map below highlights the AST (Arabia Standard Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.

ASTCATRiyadhJeddahDohaKuwait CityHarareLusakaMaputoLilongwe
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CAT Zone

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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

CAT – Central Africa Time

UTC+02:00

Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.

Countries in CAT
ZimbabweZambiaMozambiqueMalawiRwandaBurundiDR Congo (east)
Major Cities in CAT
HarareLusakaMaputoLilongweKigali
Key Facts about CAT
  • •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
  • •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
  • •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
  • •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+02:00 year-round
Learn more about CAT on Wikipedia

Saudi Arabia to CAT Time Difference – Complete Guide

Saudi Arabia runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Saudi Arabia 1 hour behind CAT — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Saudi Arabia it is 8:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in Saudi Arabia is 11:00 PM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Saudi Arabia to CAT time conversion table

Saudi Arabia (AST)CAT (CAT)Day
12:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM5:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM6:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM7:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM8:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM11:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM2:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM4:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM5:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM8:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Saudi Arabia to CAT time

  • Scheduling a call from Saudi Arabia to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Saudi Arabia lands at 9:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Saudi Arabia and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
  • Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CAT local time against Saudi Arabia keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h offset.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
  • Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Saudi Arabia and need CAT colleagues present.

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.

About CAT (Central Africa Time)

Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.

Best time to call between Saudi Arabia and CAT

Both Saudi Arabia and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Saudi Arabia and CAT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM AST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Saudi Arabia is 1 hour behind CAT (AST UTC+03:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping
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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Saudi Arabia and CAT?

Saudi Arabia (AST, UTC+03:00) is 1 hour behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Saudi Arabia time to CAT time?

Add -1h to Saudi Arabia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Saudi Arabia is 8:00 AM in CAT.

What time is it in CAT right now?

CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Saudi Arabia.

What is the best time to call CAT from Saudi Arabia?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM AST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Saudi Arabia or CAT?

Saudi Arabia is 1 hour behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Saudi Arabia it is 11:00 AM in CAT.

Do Saudi Arabia and CAT use different time zones?

Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Riyadh and Africa/Harare.

Does daylight saving time affect the Saudi Arabia–CAT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Saudi Arabia and CAT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Saudi Arabia's time zone?

AST also covers Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.

Which countries use AST, Saudi Arabia's zone?

AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.

Is there a day difference between Saudi Arabia and CAT?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Saudi Arabia and CAT?

CAT is -1h from Saudi Arabia.

What timezone is Saudi Arabia in?

Saudi Arabia operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is CAT in?

CAT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use AST (Arabia Standard Time)?

AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.

Does AST observe daylight saving time?

No, AST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.

What are some interesting 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.

Which cities are in the CAT timezone?

Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.

What is the UTC offset for CAT?

Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.

What should I know about the CAT timezone?

Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.

When is it midnight in Saudi Arabia, what time is it in CAT?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Saudi Arabia (AST), it is -1h later in CAT (CAT).

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