Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Beijing, China
Compare time between Riyadh and Beijing
Date
Time format
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4:38
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Beijing, China
9:38
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Day time
Night time
Time difference
5 hours
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Riyadh time zone: +03 (UTC+3)
Beijing time zone: CST (UTC+8)
Distance: Riyadh → Beijing
Frequently Asked Questions
Riyadh is in the +03 timezone (UTC+3) and Beijing is in the CST timezone (UTC+8). The time difference between them is 5 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Riyadh and Beijing. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Riyadh nor Beijing observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Riyadh clock and type any time. The Beijing clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.