Total solar eclipse in Taif, Saudi Arabia
Taif is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:25:57 to 13:29:58 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 75° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Taif
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:03:30 | 09:03:30 | 84° SE |
| Totality begins | 13:25:57 | 10:25:57 | 75° W |
| Mid-totality | 13:27:58 | 10:27:58 | 75° W |
| Totality ends | 13:29:58 | 10:29:58 | 74° W |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:45:43 | 11:45:43 | 57° W |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 46% (fair for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 40°C. That works out to about 2m 10s 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 Taif. Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Mecca: 5m 05s (61 km)
- Jeddah: 5m 54s (124 km)
- Al Lith: 6m 11s (124 km)
- Al Baha: 5m 10s (179 km)
- Al Qunfudhah: 5m 58s (248 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (403 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.