Current local time in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
UTC+03:00 · UTC+03:00 · Arabian Standard Time
About Mecca
Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (Asia/Riyadh), currently UTC+03:00. Population: about 1,323,624.
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
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| State / region: | Makkah |
| Coordinates: | 21°26′N / 39°50′E |
| Population: | 1,323,624 |
| Currency: | Saudi riyal (SAR) |
| Languages: | Arabic |
| Country calling code: | +966 |
Time zone in Mecca
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Riyadh |
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| Time zone name: | Arabian Standard Time (UTC+03:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+03:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Mecca does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mecca today
| Sunrise: | 06:18 |
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| Sunset: | 17:51 |
| Solar noon: | 12:05 |
| Day length: | 11h 33m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:56 – 18:14 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC+03:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Mecca
- London+2 hMecca is 2 hours ahead of London
- New York+7 hMecca is 7 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+2 hMecca is 2 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Mecca time
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh (Arabian Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Mecca observe daylight saving time?
Mecca does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mecca and London?
Right now Mecca is 2 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mecca and New York?
Right now Mecca is 7 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.