Mecca — Local Time

10:10:37
Thursday, June 4, 2026
AST (Arabian Standard Time) UTC+3
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
19:00
Day Length
13h 22m
Solar Noon
12:18
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:13 · Civil Dusk: 19:24
05:37 19:00
Golden hour · Morning
05:37 AM – 06:09 AM
Golden hour · Evening
06:28 PM – 07:00 PM

Daylight Saving Time

AST does not observe daylight saving time

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 85%
Moonrise: 21:54 · Moonset: 10:18
Last Quarter · 4d

Time Difference

Athens
10:10 Same
Moscow
10:10 Same
Paris
09:10 -1h
Dubai
11:10 +1h
London
08:10 -2h
Mumbai
12:40 +2h 30m
Beijing
15:10 +5h
Tokyo
16:10 +6h
New York
03:10 -7h
Sydney
17:10 +7h

Distance Calculator

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Mecca, Saudi Arabia
21° 25' N, 39° 50' E

Upcoming Holidays

Wed, Sep 23 National Day
111d
Mon, Feb 22 Founding Day
263d
Thu, Sep 23 National Day
476d
Tue, Feb 22 Founding Day
628d
Sat, Sep 23 National Day
842d
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AST
الشميسي 18.9 km
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Al Juranah 20.5 km
AST
Al Maqrah 21.3 km
AST
Daff Zayni 21.4 km
AST
Abu Shu`ayb 22.4 km
AST
`Ayn Shams 25.8 km
AST

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Mecca?
The current local time in Mecca, Saudi Arabia is displayed above in real-time. Mecca uses the AST timezone (UTC+3).

Does Mecca observe daylight saving time?
No, AST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+3 year-round.

When does the sun rise and set in Mecca?
Today in Mecca, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset is at 19:00. The total day length is 13h 22m.

What is the UTC offset for Mecca?
Mecca is in the AST timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+3. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Riyadh.