Understanding the Time Difference Between Dubai and Riyadh
Riyadh operates on the Asia/Riyadh timezone, which is 1 hour behind Dubai's Asia/Dubai timezone. This means when it's noon in Dubai, it's 11:00 in Riyadh.
Best Hours for Business Communication
The optimal window for scheduling calls or meetings between Dubai and Riyadh is when both cities are within their standard business hours (9:00-18:00 in Dubai and 8:00-17:00 in Riyadh).
Based on this overlap, we recommend scheduling meetings during the shared business hours window where both cities are within their typical 9:00–17:00 workday.
Practical Examples
For Remote Teams
If you manage a team spread across Dubai and Riyadh, consider scheduling daily standups during overlapping business hours. This ensures both teams are alert and productive during the meeting.
For International Business
When conducting business calls between Dubai and Riyadh, the morning hours in Riyadh typically offer the best overlap with afternoon hours in Dubai.