Total solar eclipse in Al Baha, Saudi Arabia
Al Baha is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:29:36 to 13:34:46 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 73° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Al Baha
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:07:54 | 09:07:54 | 86° SE |
| Totality begins | 13:29:36 | 10:29:36 | 73° W |
| Mid-totality | 13:32:11 | 10:32:11 | 73° W |
| Totality ends | 13:34:46 | 10:34:46 | 72° W |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:49:20 | 11:49:20 | 55° W |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 56% (poor for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 37°C. That works out to about 2m 16s 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). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Al Qunfudhah: 5m 58s (107 km)
- Al Lith: 6m 11s (126 km)
- Taif: 4m 01s (179 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (226 km)
- Khamis Mushait: 6m 00s (232 km)
- Mecca: 5m 05s (233 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.