Saudi Arabia facts
| Capital | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 2,149,690 km² · 830,000 sq mi · 531,199,147 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Saudi Arabian |
| Currency | Saudi Riyal (SAR) |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh · UTC+3 · 10:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +966 |
| Internet domain | .sa |
| Electricity | 230V, 60Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 24.6877, 46.7219 |
Time difference
Riyadh is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Saudi Arabia is about 22.9% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Saudi Arabia is about 8.9 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Riyadh to Washington, D.C.: about 10,843 km (6,737 mi) as the crow flies.
- Riyadh to London: about 4,944 km (3,072 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Saudi Arabia shares land borders with 7 countries: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
The capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh.
How big is Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia covers about 2,149,690 km² (830,000 sq mi), ranking 12 of 196 countries by area. It is about 22.9% of the size of the United States. It is about 8.9 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?
Riyadh uses UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) today. When it is noon in Riyadh, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Saudi Arabia use?
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi Riyal (SAR).
What is the country code for Saudi Arabia?
The international calling code is +966. From the United States dial 011 966 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 966.
What language is spoken in Saudi Arabia?
Official or national language: Arabic.