Offices
Standard private sector and administrative office hours during the Saudi business week.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Outside hoursLive business status
Riyadh is closed
Next opens Sunday at 8:00 AM · in 2d 9h
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Local time in Riyadh
10:02 PM
Thursday, September 17
UTC+03:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branch operating schedules governed by Saudi Central Bank guidelines.
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Public sector ministries, municipal offices, and government service centers.
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Outside hoursRetail
Shopping centers, hypermarkets, and commercial street stores across the capital.
10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Open nowDining
Eateries, cafes, and food courts operating throughout daytime and late evenings.
11:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Open nowTADAWUL market
Saudi Exchange
10:00 AM - 3:20 PM
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Standard private sector and administrative office hours during the Saudi business week. Closed for weekend and main congregational prayer day
Across time zones
Best time to call Riyadh
Your time
1:00 AM - 10:00 AM
America/New_York
Riyadh time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, Sep 20
Recommended contact window
1:00 AM - 9:00 AM your time
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Riyadh
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Saudi Arabia
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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Sunday-to-Thursday Workweek
Saudi Arabia shifted to a Sunday through Thursday workweek in 2013. Friday and Saturday form the national weekend.
Prayer Times and Continuity
Since 2021, mandatory business shutdowns during prayer times have been lifted, allowing shops and restaurants to remain open continuously.
Ramadan & Seasonal Shifts
During Ramadan, office and public sector hours shorten to six hours per day, while dining and retail peak during late night hours.
Government & Bank Windows
Government entities typically open early around 07:30, while bank branches operate from 09:30 to 16:30 Sunday through Thursday.