Solar eclipse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (partial)
Riyadh is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 13:32:42 local time (UTC+3). Even at 99% the sky doesn't go dark and you can't see the corona. Totality is a different experience altogether.
Eclipse times in Riyadh
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:13:50 | 09:13:50 | 82° SSW |
| Greatest eclipse | 13:32:42 | 10:32:42 | 67° WSW |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:45:01 | 11:45:01 | 51° W |
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.
Nearest places with totality
- Al Baha: 5m 10s (750 km)
- Taif: 4m 01s (754 km)
- Mecca: 5m 05s (796 km)
- Khamis Mushait: 6m 00s (819 km)
- Al Lith: 6m 11s (834 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (839 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.