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Makkah, Saudi Arabia: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, sunrise is at 6:28 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (Asia/Riyadh). The day lasts 11h 14m, solar noon is at 12:05 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:59 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:11 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 8:20 PM
Today’s solar times in Makkah
Dawn
6:05 AM
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:59 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:11 PM
Sunset
5:42 PM
Dusk
6:05 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 14m
Solar noon
12:05 PM
Coordinates
21.4266, 39.8256
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 21.4266, longitude 39.8256, and the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Makkah over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 14m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 13m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 08m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 52m |
What these times mean
Makkah changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Makkah throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 58m |
| February | 6:53 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 27m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 6:40 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 09m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 26m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 19m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 53m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:17 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 41m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 50m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:39 AM
May 29
Latest sunset
7:08 PM
June 29
Longest day
13h 26m
June 21
Shortest day
10h 50m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Makkah with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 1:18 PM | 104.6% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 8:33 AM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 12:18 PM | 94.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Makkah today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Makkah, Saudi Arabia is at 6:28 AM and sunset is at 5:42 PM (Asia/Riyadh).
How long is the day in Makkah today?
Today in Makkah, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 14m.
When is golden hour in Makkah?
Morning golden hour in Makkah ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:11 PM.
What time is solar noon in Makkah?
Solar noon in Makkah is at 12:05 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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