Time in Mecca

Current local time in Mecca (Saudi Arabia), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Arabian Standard Time · UTC+3

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+3
Time zone
Arabian Standard Time
Asia/Riyadh
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
17:41 (11 h 13 min)
Difference from London
+3 h

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Time zone in Mecca

Mecca is located in Saudi Arabia and uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone (Arabian Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+3.

Mecca does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+3 all year round.

Today in Mecca the sun rises at 06:27 and sets at 17:41 (local time), giving 11 h 13 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 21.39° N, 39.86° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Mecca is currently +3 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Mecca?

The current time in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Mecca uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is currently UTC+3.

Does Mecca observe daylight saving time?

Mecca does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC+3 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Mecca today?

Today in Mecca the sun rises at 06:27 and sets at 17:41 (local time), giving 11 h 13 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Mecca and London?

Right now Mecca is +3 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Mecca and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.