WTA Finals 2025: Global Time Zone Guide for the Match Schedule
The WTA Finals 2025 in Riyadh brings the world’s best tennis players together for the final showdown of the season — and with fans watching from every continent, knowing the time-zone difference is crucial. All official match times are set in Riyadh local time (KSA) — GMT/UTC +3, and matches begin each day in the afternoon and evening.
| Date | Session / Order (Local time) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 1 |
3:30 p.m. — Doubles
NB 6:00 p.m. — Singles
Followed by: Singles, then Doubles
|
Round-robin opens |
| Sunday, Nov. 2 — Thursday, Nov. 6 |
3:00 p.m. — Doubles
5:00 p.m. — Singles
6:30 p.m. — Singles
Followed by: Doubles
|
Round-robin sessions continue |
| Friday, Nov. 7 |
3:30 p.m. — Doubles SF #1
6:00 p.m. — Singles SF #1
Followed by: Singles SF #2, Doubles SF #2
|
Semifinals — group winners vs opposite runners-up |
| Saturday, Nov. 8 |
4:00 p.m. — Doubles Final
NB 7:00 p.m. — Singles Final
|
Finals & trophy presentations (Martina Navratilova trophy / Billie Jean King trophy) |
To help international tennis fans follow the action live, below is a clear guide showing what Riyadh match times mean in your local time, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.
📍 Riyadh Base Time Zone
| Location | Time Zone | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Arabia Standard Time (AST) | UTC +3 |
All times in the official schedule are listed in Riyadh time.
🇺🇸 North America Time Difference
Important: On November 2, 2025, North America switches out of Daylight Saving Time.
So the offset changes during the event week.
| Region | Time Zone | Offset vs Riyadh | Riyadh 6 PM = Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. East Coast | EDT (before Nov 2), EST (after) | -7 hrs → -8 hrs | 11 AM → 10 AM |
| U.S. West Coast | PDT (before), PST (after) | -10 hrs → -11 hrs | 8 AM → 7 AM |
| Central US (Chicago) | CDT → CST | -8 hrs → -9 hrs | 10 AM → 9 AM |
| Mountain US (Denver) | MDT → MST | -9 hrs → -10 hrs | 9 AM → 8 AM |
| Canada (Toronto) | EDT → EST | -7 hrs → -8 hrs | 11 AM → 10 AM |
| Canada (Vancouver) | PDT → PST | -10 hrs → -11 hrs | 8 AM → 7 AM |
Verdict for North America:
Most matches air morning to early afternoon, perfect for weekend viewers.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Europe Time Difference
| Region | Time Zone | Offset vs Riyadh | 6 PM Riyadh = Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK / Ireland | GMT | -3 hrs | 3 PM |
| Western Europe (France, Germany, Spain, Italy) | CET | -2 hrs | 4 PM |
| Eastern Europe (Greece, Turkey) | EET/TRT | -1 hr | 5 PM |
Great for European fans:
Matches fall in late afternoon and evening viewing slots.
🌏 Asia-Pacific & Australasia Time Difference
| Region | Time Zone | Offset vs Riyadh | 6 PM Riyadh = Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE / Dubai | GST | +1 hr | 7 PM |
| India | IST | +2.5 hrs | 8:30 PM |
| China / Singapore / Malaysia | CST/SGT/MYT | +5 hrs | 11 PM |
| Japan / Korea | JST/KST | +6 hrs | 12 AM (midnight) |
| Australia (Perth) | AWST | +5 hrs | 11 PM |
| Australia (Sydney/Melbourne) | AEDT | +8 hrs | 2 AM (next day) |
| New Zealand | NZDT | +10 hrs | 4 AM (next day) |
Asia-Pacific takeaway:
- India & Gulf fans: prime-time tennis
- China to Japan: late night tennis
- Australia/NZ: overnight matches
🌍 Other Key Markets
| Region | Offset vs Riyadh | 6 PM Riyadh = Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | -1 hr | 5 PM |
| Brazil (Brasília) | -6 hrs | 12 PM noon |
| Mexico City | -8 hrs → -9 hrs* | 10 AM → 9 AM |
| Argentina | -5 hrs | 1 PM |
*DST change similar to U.S.
🕒 Quick Conversion Summary
| Region | Typical Viewing Time |
|---|---|
| US / Canada | Morning – early afternoon |
| UK & Europe | Late afternoon – evening |
| Middle East | Evening prime time |
| India | Night prime time |
| East Asia | Late night |
| Australia / NZ | Early morning next day |
✅ Tips to Watch Live
- Use World Clock on your phone
- Check Google by typing “6 PM Riyadh in London”
- Set reminders for semifinals & finals (Nov 7–8)
Final Thoughts
The WTA Finals in Riyadh is one of the biggest moments in the tennis season, and no fan wants to miss a match. With this global time zone guide, you can plan viewing anywhere in the world — whether it’s morning coffee in New York, an afternoon break in London, or late-night tennis in Tokyo.