Total solar eclipse in Al Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia
Al Qunfudhah is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:30:08 to 13:36:05 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 73° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Al Qunfudhah
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:08:29 | 09:08:29 | 87° ESE |
| Totality begins | 13:30:08 | 10:30:08 | 74° W |
| Mid-totality | 13:33:07 | 10:33:07 | 73° W |
| Totality ends | 13:36:05 | 10:36:05 | 72° W |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:50:29 | 11:50:29 | 55° W |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 59% (poor for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 37°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). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Al Baha: 5m 10s (107 km)
- Al Lith: 6m 11s (142 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (180 km)
- Khamis Mushait: 6m 00s (197 km)
- Taif: 4m 01s (248 km)
- Mecca: 5m 05s (288 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.