Current Time in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC+3
Makkah time zone
Time Zone
Arabia Standard Time (AST)
IANA: Asia/Riyadh
UTC Offset
UTC+3
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
21.43° N, 39.83° E
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Makkah to New York | -7 hours | |
| Makkah to London | -2 hours | |
| Makkah to Dubai | +1 hour | |
| Makkah to New Delhi | +2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Makkah to Tokyo | +6 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Makkah. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Makkah
What time zone is Makkah in?
Makkah is on Arabia Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh), which is AST (UTC+3) all year.
Does Makkah observe daylight saving time?
No. Makkah does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on AST (UTC+3) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Makkah and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 7 hours behind Makkah. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Makkah?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:08 AM and sets at 6:20 PM local time, giving 12 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Saudi Arabia on the same time as Makkah?
Yes. Saudi Arabia uses a single time zone, so Makkah has the same local time as the rest of the country.