Current Time in Makkah
About Makkah
Makkah is located in Saudi Arabia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,578,722. It runs on Asia/Riyadh time, currently UTC+3:00 relative to UTC. Makkah does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountrySaudi Arabia
- Population1,578,722
- Latitude21.4266°
- Longitude39.8256°
- Time zoneAsia/Riyadh
- Current UTC offsetUTC+3:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Makkah Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Makkah's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Makkah
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Saudi Arabia National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Founding Day | Sun, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Fri, Mar 20 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wed, May 27 |
| National Day | Wed, Sep 23 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Founding Day | Mon, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tue, Mar 9 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sun, May 16 |
| National Day | Thu, Sep 23 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Founding Day | Tue, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Sat, Feb 26 |
| Eid al-Adha | Fri, May 5 |
| National Day | Sat, Sep 23 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Wed, Feb 14 |
| Founding Day | Thu, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Adha | Tue, Apr 24 |
| National Day | Sun, Sep 23 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Eid al-Fitr | Mon, Feb 4 |
| Founding Day | Fri, Feb 22 |
| Eid al-Adha | Sat, Apr 13 |
| National Day | Mon, Sep 23 |
Daylight Saving Time
Makkah does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+3:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Makkah
What time zone is Makkah in?
Makkah, Saudi Arabia uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone. It is currently on UTC+3:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Makkah observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Makkah does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+3:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Makkah today?
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 5:59 PM in Makkah today, giving 11h 44m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Makkah and New York City?
New York City is 7 hours behind Makkah right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Makkah?
Makkah is currently UTC+3:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.