AST — Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00 · 3 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | AST |
| Full name | Arabia Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+03:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Riyadh |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from AST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +7h |
| Chicago | +8h |
| Los Angeles | +10h |
| London | +2h |
| Paris | +1h |
| Moscow | Same time |
| Dubai | -1h |
| Mumbai | -2h 30m |
| Bangkok | -4h |
| Shanghai | -5h |
| Tokyo | -6h |
| Sydney | -7h |
| Auckland | -9h |
Using AST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in AST, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Moscow: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM AST equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | AST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| London | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
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Cities in AST
About AST (Arabia Standard Time)
AST (Arabia Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +03:00, meaning it is 3 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Riyadh. It is used in 8 countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, and others.
AST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +03:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in AST include Jeddah, Riyadh, and 26 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AST?
AST stands for Arabia Standard Time. It is 3 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+03:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Riyadh.
What is the current time in AST?
The current AST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. AST is UTC+03:00, which is 3 hours ahead of UTC.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
No, AST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +03:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use AST?
Countries and regions using AST include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Kenya, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Turkey.
How do I convert AST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert AST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between AST and 13 major world cities.