PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Mecca
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Region
- Mecca Region
- Population
- 1,578,722
- Coordinates
- 21.43° N, 39.83° E
- Elevation
- 333 m
Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabia, in Mecca Region, with a population of about 1,578,722. It uses the Arabian Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Riyadh).
Mecca does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+3 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Jeddah, Riyadh.
Because Mecca lies at 21.43° N, 39.83° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 26 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 50 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 6:53 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca is in the Arabian Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Riyadh. The UTC offset is UTC+3.
Does Mecca have daylight saving time?
No. Mecca stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Mecca and New York?
In January New York is 8 hours behind Mecca, and in July it is 7 hours behind Mecca, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Mecca and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Mecca, and in July it is 10 hours behind Mecca, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mecca?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:39 AM and sets at about 7:05 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:53 AM and sets at about 5:43 PM (local time).