Dubai ↔ Riyadh
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Dubai time).
Sync Dubai and Riyadh easily. Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Riyadh. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 10:00 and 17:00 (Dubai time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:15 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:15 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:15 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
With only a 1 hour difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Dubai Business Pulse
- Culture International and multicultural. Sunday is a standard working day, while Friday is often a half-day or holiday.
- Lunch Break Typically 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The traditional UAE work week is Monday to Friday, but many local businesses and government entities may have shorter hours on Fridays (ending around 12:00 PM). Sunday is no longer a weekend for most, but always verify your contact's specific schedule as multicultural teams vary.
Riyadh Business Pulse
- Culture Formal and traditional. Business hours are influenced by prayer times.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip The work week is Sunday to Thursday. Call between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Avoid calling during the five daily prayer times (Salat). Business is highly relational and hierarchical; always address senior decision-makers with appropriate respect and titles.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Dubai | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | UAE | Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 25.20, 55.27 | 24.71, 46.68 |
| Population | 3,604,000 | 7,676,000 |