Capital city in Saudi Arabia Riyadh الرياض Capital city Counter-clockwise from top left: Riyadh at sunset, Masmak fort, King Fahd International Stadium, People and camels in the peripheral desert of Riyadh, Al Faisaliyah Center, Kingdom Centre, View of the center of Riyadh. Flag Seal Riyadh Location of Riyadh within Saudi Arabia Show map of Saudi Arabia Riyadh Riyadh (Asia) Show map of Asia Coordinates: 24°38′N 46°43′E﻿ / ﻿24.633°N 46.717°E﻿ / 24.633; 46.717Coordinates: 24°38′N 46°43′E﻿ / ﻿24.633°N 46.717°E﻿ / 24.633; 46.717 Country Saudi Arabia Region Riyadh Region Government • Riyadh Prince Governor Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud • Mayor Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Sultan Area • Total 1,798 km2 (694 sq mi) Elevation 612 m (2,008 ft) Population (2017)[1] • Total 7,676,654 • Density 4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi) Time zone UTC+3 (AST) • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (AST) Postal Code (5 digits) Area code(s) +966-11 Website High Commission for the Development of Riyadh Riyadh Municipality