What time is it in Saudi Arabia? Time difference for Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury 2023 boxing fight

Daniel Yanofsky

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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury is not just a battle between an American and a Brit. With the social media following of both fighters, this has become a truly international affair. Almost everyone wants to see what will happen when Paul faces a real boxer and they'll have the answer very soon.

The Paul vs. Fury bout, plus undercard action, will take place at the Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, February 26. Top Rank and ESPN will produce the fight in the U.S.

As is the case with any boxing event, knowing when it starts is mandatory information. People want to know when a show gets underway, and how long they'll have to wait before the main event. While fans in the US can watch the card in the afternoon, those in Australia will have to wake up early on Monday to catch the action.

What about the United Kingdom or Saudi Arabia itself? 

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Here is all you need to know about Paul vs. Fury, including how your local time zone compares to that of Saudi Arabia.

What is the time difference in Saudi Arabia?

While the Paul vs. Fury fight will take place at night in Saudi Arabia, times differ depending on where you are. 

Saudi Arabia is eight hours ahead of U.S. ET time and three hours ahead of GMT time. Here is a guide to help you when it comes to the main card and main event start times for Paul vs. Fury. 

Country Main Card | Main Event Times
Saudi Arabia 10 p.m. AST | 12:30 a.m. AST
United States 2 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. ET
United Kingdom 7 p.m. GMT | 9:30 p.m. GMT
Australia 6 a.m. AEDT (Monday) | 8:30 a.m. AEDT

What is Saudi Arabia's time zone?

Saudi Arabia is in the Arabian Standard Time Zone. Here's how that compares to the rest of the world.

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City, Country Time Zone
Saudi Arabia Arabian Standard Time (AST)
New York City, USA Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Los Angeles, USA Pacific Standard Time (PST)
United Kingdom Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Australia Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Where is Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury? 

Paul and Fury will be fighting in Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia. The arena can hold up to 15,000+ people. 

It is not the first time a boxing event took place at the venue. In 2019, Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua competed in a rematch for the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles. Joshua avenged his first loss by 12-round unanimous decision.

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The Paul brothers are not unfamiliar with the location. Jake’s brother Logan recently fought Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at WWE's Crown Jewel event. In 2019, Tommy's half-brother, Tyson, fought Braun Strowman at a Crown Jewel event.  

How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury

Country Date Channel + Live Stream (main card)
United States Sun. February 26 ESPN+ PPV
Canada Sun. February 26 FITE.tv, DAZN
United Kingdom Sun. February 26 BT Sport Box Office
Australia Mon. February 27 Foxtel, Kayo Sports

Boxing fans in the U.S. can watch Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury on ESPN+ PPV. In Canada, the fight is available on DAZN and FITE.tv. Sign up today!

MORE: Join DAZN to watch Paul vs. Fury in Canada 

In the U.K., the fight will be available via BT Sport Box Office.

In Australia, fans can tune in via Foxtel's Main Event and Kayo Sports.

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury price: How much does Paul-Fury cost? 

In the U.S., you will need to pay $9.99 a month for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or an annual subscription for $99.99/yr. The Paul vs. Fury fight on PPV will cost $49.99.

MORE: Sign up to watch Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury on ESPN+

Product Prices
ESPN+ Monthly Subscription $9.99/month
ESPN+ Annual Subscription $99.99/year
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported $13.99/month
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads

$19.99/month

In the U.K., the fight will be broadcast on BT Sport Box Office for £19.99.

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight card

  • Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, cruiserweights
  • Ilunga Makabu (c) vs. Badou Jack for the WBC cruiserweight title
  • Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion, lightweights
  • Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Ronnald Martinez, super lightweights
  • Muhsin Cason vs. Taryel Jafarov, cruiserweights

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Daniel Yanofsky