Total solar eclipse in Abha, Saudi Arabia
Abha is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:34:14 to 13:40:17 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 71° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Abha
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:13:08 | 09:13:08 | 89° ESE |
| Totality begins | 13:34:14 | 10:34:14 | 71° W |
| Mid-totality | 13:37:16 | 10:37:16 | 71° W |
| Totality ends | 13:40:17 | 10:40:17 | 70° W |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:53:46 | 11:53:46 | 53° W |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 60% (poor for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 34°C. That works out to about 2m 26s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 3, Reconsider travel for Saudi Arabia (updated 2026-10-09). US government staff need special permission to visit Asir province. Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Khamis Mushait: 6m 00s (26 km)
- Jazan: 3m 12s (147 km)
- Al Qunfudhah: 5m 58s (180 km)
- Najran: 5m 28s (190 km)
- Sa'dah: 5m 57s (203 km)
- Al Baha: 5m 10s (226 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.