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Sunrise and sunset in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:16 AM–6:46 AM and 5:30 PM–6:00 PM
Times are local time in Mecca. Current time in Mecca →
Sunrise and sunset in Mecca through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 57m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:17 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 41m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 21m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 8m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 56m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 50m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 51m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 58m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 12m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:53 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 26m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 43m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 0m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 21m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 38m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 55m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 9m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 21m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 26m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 25m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 19m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 7m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 53m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 34m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 17m |
Calculated for 21.42°N, 39.83°E, including daylight saving time where Mecca uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Mecca this year
- Longest day: June 21 (13h 26m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 50m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:39 AM on May 29
- Latest sunset: 7:08 PM on June 29
Questions
What time is sunrise in Mecca today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 6:00 PM in Mecca, giving 11 hours 44 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Mecca?
The longest day in Mecca in 2026 is June 21, with 13 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Mecca?
The shortest day in Mecca in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Mecca?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:39 AM on May 29, and the latest sunset is 7:08 PM on June 29. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Mecca?
Today, golden hour in Mecca is from sunrise (6:16 AM) to 6:46 AM in the morning, and from 5:30 PM to sunset (6:00 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.