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What time is sunrise and sunset in Mecca?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Mecca, Makkah. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
6:26 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:02 AM

Sunrise in Mecca will be at 6:26:14 AM GMT+3 (in 3h 6m).

Sunset
5:42 PM
252° WSWDusk 6:06 PM

Sunset in Mecca will be at 5:42:58 PM GMT+3 (in 14h 23m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:09 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Mecca
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:11 – 6:57 AM5:11 – 5:57 PM
Blue hour6:02 – 6:11 AM5:57 – 6:06 PM
Daylight
11h 16m
−56s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 16m
Solar noon
12:04 PM
Sun altitude
43.4° below
Sun direction
94° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:26 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:03 AM

Sunrise in Mecca will be at 6:26:49 AM GMT+3 (in 27h 6m).

Sunset
5:42 PM
251° WSWDusk 6:05 PM

Sunset in Mecca will be at 5:42:38 PM GMT+3 (in 38h 22m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Mecca

Waxing Crescent
4% illuminated
Moonrise
8:17 AM
Moonset
7:06 PM

Calendar

Arabian Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:20 AM5:47 PM11h 26m
2 Mon6:21 AM5:46 PM11h 25m
3 Tue6:21 AM5:46 PM11h 24m
4 Wed6:22 AM5:45 PM11h 23m
5 Thu6:22 AM5:45 PM11h 22m
6 Fri6:23 AM5:44 PM11h 21m
7 Sat6:23 AM5:44 PM11h 20m
8 Sun6:24 AM5:44 PM11h 19m
9 Mon6:25 AM5:43 PM11h 18m
10 Tue6:25 AM5:43 PM11h 17m
11 Wed6:26 AM5:42 PM11h 16m
Wednesday, November 11
11h 16m 44s of daylight·−56s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:02 AM – 6:06 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:26 AM12:04 PM5:42 PMhorizon
Time
3:20 AM
Altitude
-43.5°
Heading
94° E
Light
Night

3:20 AM, Night, altitude -43.5 degrees

12 Thu6:26 AM5:42 PM11h 15m
13 Fri6:27 AM5:42 PM11h 14m
14 Sat6:27 AM5:42 PM11h 14m
15 Sun6:28 AM5:41 PM11h 13m
16 Mon6:29 AM5:41 PM11h 12m
17 Tue6:29 AM5:41 PM11h 11m
18 Wed6:30 AM5:41 PM11h 10m
19 Thu6:31 AM5:40 PM11h 09m
20 Fri6:31 AM5:40 PM11h 09m
21 Sat6:32 AM5:40 PM11h 08m
22 Sun6:32 AM5:40 PM11h 07m
23 Mon6:33 AM5:40 PM11h 06m
24 Tue6:34 AM5:40 PM11h 06m
25 Wed6:34 AM5:40 PM11h 05m
26 Thu6:35 AM5:40 PM11h 04m
27 Fri6:36 AM5:40 PM11h 04m
28 Sat6:36 AM5:40 PM11h 03m
29 Sun6:37 AM5:40 PM11h 02m
30 Mon6:38 AM5:40 PM11h 02m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Mecca from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Minarets of Masjid-al-Haram, Makkah, Saudi Arabia - Throwback to March 2024 at Sunset
Minarets of Masjid-al-Haram, Makkah, Saudi Arabia - Throwback to March 2024 at SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Pilgrims Surround Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram, Mecca
Pilgrims Surround Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram, MeccaView on Flickr
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sunriseView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset from Makkah
Sunset from MakkahView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset
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Flickr photo: Makkah Tower
Makkah TowerView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset @ Makkah al Mukkaramah, KSA
Sunset @ Makkah al Mukkaramah, KSAView on Flickr
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Al Masjed Al Haram - Makkah المسجد الحرام بمكةView on Flickr
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Al Masjed Al Haram - Makkah المسجد الحرام بمكةView on Flickr
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Al Masjed Al Haram - Makkah المسجد الحرام بمكةView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Al Masjed Al Haram - Makkah المسجد الحرام بمكة
Al Masjed Al Haram - Makkah المسجد الحرام بمكةView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

What time does the sun rise in Mecca today?
Sunrise in Mecca today (Wednesday, November 11, 2026) is at 6:26 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Mecca today?
Sunset today is at 5:42 PM, after 11h 16m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Mecca tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:06 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:59 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
The longest day of 2026 in Mecca is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 13h 32m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Mecca, Makkah is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 10h 55m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Mecca get in summer than in winter?
Mecca gets 2h 36m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (13h 32m against 10h 55m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 08m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Mecca?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Mecca is on Saturday, June 6, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:34 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Mecca?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:10 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Mecca?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Thursday, November 26, 2026, with the sun down by 5:40 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Mecca?
The latest sunrise is on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:58 AM.
Does Mecca observe daylight saving time?
No. Mecca stays on Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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