🌍 What is UTC+3 Time Zone?
UTC+3 is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time and used by major business hubs like:
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
- 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai)
- 🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
- 🇹🇷 Turkey (Istanbul) – Switches to UTC+4 in summer
📌 Key Facts About UTC+3
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Daylight Saving | Only Turkey & Lebanon observe it |
| Business Hours | Overlaps with EU morning & Asia afternoon |
| Prayer Times | Fixed to UTC+3 in Gulf countries |
✈️ Traveler’s Guide to UTC+3
1. Major Airports
- RUH (Riyadh)
- DXB (Dubai)
- IST (Istanbul)
Pro Tip:
“Always confirm time zones when booking flights – Turkey switches to UTC+4 in summer!”
💻 Business & Meeting Times
Convert UTC+3 to your zone:
- New York: UTC+3 = EST +7 hours
- London: UTC+3 = GMT +3 hours
- Tokyo: UTC+3 = JST -6 hours
🔍 Did You Know?
- Moscow permanently uses UTC+3 since 2014
- Saudi Arabia matches UTC+3 with solar time
🗓️ UTC+3 Holidays Impact
- Ramadan work hours differ in Muslim countries
- UAE weekends: Sat-Sun (vs KSA’s Fri-Sat)