Sunrise & Sunset in Mecca

GMT+3Saudi Arabia

Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:18
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Sunset
18:35
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Dawn
05:56
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Solar noon
12:26
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Dusk
18:57
Daylight
12h 17m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:1818:3512h 17m
Tomorrow06:1718:3512h 18m
Change−1m+1m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Mecca. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Mecca.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January06:5917:5010h 51m
February06:5918:1111h 12m
March06:4218:2511h 43m
April06:1518:3612h 21m
May05:5118:4612h 55m
June05:3919:0013h 21m
July05:4319:0713h 24m
August05:5419:0113h 07m
September06:0518:3912h 34m
October06:1218:1011h 58m
November06:2417:4611h 22m
December06:4317:3810h 55m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Mecca

Mecca is located at 21.39°N, 39.86°E. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Asia/Riyadh timezone (GMT+3). It does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so solar times shift gradually through the year without abrupt clock changes.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Mecca this falls around 12:19 in mid-summer and 12:10 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Mecca today?
Sunrise in Mecca varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Asia/Riyadh.
What time does the sun set in Mecca?
Sunset in Mecca depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Mecca get today?
Daylight hours in Mecca range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (21.4°).
Does Mecca observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Mecca does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Solar times change gradually through the year due to Earth's orbit, with no abrupt one-hour clock change.

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