United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
London to Jeddah Time Difference
Jeddah is 2 hours ahead of London
London vs Jeddah — At a Glance
London to Jeddah — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Jeddah
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Jeddah (population: 4.7M) is known for the gateway to Mecca, Red Sea coastline, and Saudi Arabia's commercial capital.
Business Hours Overlap
With only a 2-hour time difference, London and Jeddah share most of the standard business day, making scheduling calls and meetings easy.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between London (+44) and Jeddah (+966) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Jeddah uses SAR. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London primarily speaks English, while Jeddah speaks Arabic. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Jeddah visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Jeddah?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Jeddah is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (UTC+3).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Jeddah?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 2:00 PM in Jeddah.
What is the best time to call Jeddah from London?
With only a 2-hour difference, you can comfortably call Jeddah anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM London time).
What currency does Jeddah use?
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia uses SAR. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Jeddah?
The primary language in Jeddah is Arabic. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Jeddah from London?
To call Jeddah from London, dial your international access code followed by +966 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Jeddah uses +966.
