Time Zone
AST
UTC/GMT +3 hours · Asia/Riyadh
Current Local Time in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
What time is it in Mecca right now? Live local clock with seconds for Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (AST, UTC/GMT +3 hours).
Time Zone AST (UTC/GMT +3 hours) · No Daylight Saving Time in 2026 · Sunset 17:58 · Day length 11h 41m 51s · Sunrise 06:16 · Moon Waxing Crescent (15%). Location: Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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About Mecca
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- State / region
- Makkah
- Lat / Long
- 21.39°N / 39.86°E
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Country code
- +966
- IANA zone
- Asia/Riyadh
No DST
No DST
No Daylight Saving Time in 2026
Difference
1 hour behind Dubai
7 hours ahead of New York · Set home (Dubai)
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
17:58
Day length
11h 41m 51s
Moon 15%
Waxing Crescent
Solar noon
12:07
Civil twilight
05:54 – 18:21
Mecca (Saudi Arabia) runs on Asia/Riyadh (GMT+3 / AST). There is no daylight saving in 2026 — the offset stays GMT+3 year-round. Today’s sunrise is 06:16, sunset 17:58, and day length is 11h 41m 51s (−71s vs yesterday). Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (15% lit). Compare with Dubai above, or use the time zone converter and meeting planner.
Sun path today — Mecca
SunCalc graphic — Altitude ≈ 23.8° Heading 250° W Day
Weather in Mecca
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Calendar & holidays
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People also ask about time in Mecca
What time is it in Mecca right now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia with seconds. Time zone AST, UTC/GMT +3 hours, IANA zone Asia/Riyadh.
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca uses Asia/Riyadh (AST). Current offset: UTC/GMT +3 hours.
Does Mecca use daylight saving time?
No daylight saving time in Mecca for 2026. The offset stays GMT+3 year-round.
When is sunrise and sunset in Mecca today?
Sunrise 06:16, sunset 17:58, day length 11h 41m 51s (−71s vs yesterday). Solar noon 12:07 at about 60.6° altitude.
How many hours ahead or behind is Mecca vs New York?
Mecca is 7 hours ahead of New York right now (DST-aware comparison). Use the Time Zone Converter for any other city pair.
How do I convert Mecca time to another city?
Open the Time Zone Converter or Meeting Planner and pick Mecca as one of the locations.