Total solar eclipse in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Mecca is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:24:05 to 13:29:10 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 75° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Mecca
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:01:59 | 09:01:59 | 83° ESE |
| Totality begins | 13:24:05 | 10:24:05 | 76° WSW |
| Mid-totality | 13:26:38 | 10:26:38 | 75° WSW |
| Totality ends | 13:29:10 | 10:29:10 | 75° WSW |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:44:42 | 11:44:42 | 57° W |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 36% (fair for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 39°C. That works out to about 3m 15s 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). Only Muslims may enter Mecca. Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Taif: 4m 01s (61 km)
- Jeddah: 5m 54s (63 km)
- Al Lith: 6m 11s (150 km)
- Al Baha: 5m 10s (233 km)
- Al Qunfudhah: 5m 58s (288 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (453 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.