Sunrise and Sunset times in Mecca, Saudi Arabia 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:23:46
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 Sunset: 18:32:03
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Day Length: 12h 8m 17s
Time zone: Asia/Riyadh, UTC +3 h.
Latitude: 21.43, Longitude: 39.82
Mecca
Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia 
1 385 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:41:13 | 12:33:02 | 18:24:52 | 11h 43m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:40:24 | 12:32:50 | 18:25:16 | 11h 44m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:39:36 | 12:32:38 | 18:25:40 | 11h 46m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:38:46 | 12:32:25 | 18:26:04 | 11h 47m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:37:56 | 12:32:12 | 18:26:27 | 11h 48m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:37:06 | 12:31:58 | 18:26:50 | 11h 49m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:36:15 | 12:31:44 | 18:27:13 | 11h 50m 58s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:35:24 | 12:31:30 | 18:27:35 | 11h 52m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:34:32 | 12:31:15 | 18:27:57 | 11h 53m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:33:40 | 12:30:59 | 18:28:19 | 11h 54m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:32:47 | 12:30:44 | 18:28:41 | 11h 55m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:31:54 | 12:30:28 | 18:29:02 | 11h 57m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:31:01 | 12:30:12 | 18:29:23 | 11h 58m 22s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:30:07 | 12:29:55 | 18:29:43 | 11h 59m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:29:13 | 12:29:39 | 18:30:04 | 12h 0m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:28:19 | 12:29:22 | 18:30:24 | 12h 2m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:27:25 | 12:29:04 | 18:30:44 | 12h 3m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:26:30 | 12:28:47 | 18:31:04 | 12h 4m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:25:36 | 12:28:30 | 18:31:24 | 12h 5m 48s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:24:41 | 12:28:12 | 18:31:43 | 12h 7m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:23:46 | 12:27:54 | 18:32:03 | 12h 8m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:22:51 | 12:27:36 | 18:32:22 | 12h 9m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:21:55 | 12:27:18 | 18:32:41 | 12h 10m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:21:00 | 12:27:00 | 18:33:00 | 12h 12m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:20:05 | 12:26:42 | 18:33:19 | 12h 13m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:19:10 | 12:26:24 | 18:33:38 | 12h 14m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:18:15 | 12:26:06 | 18:33:57 | 12h 15m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:17:20 | 12:25:48 | 18:34:16 | 12h 16m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:16:25 | 12:25:30 | 18:34:35 | 12h 18m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:15:30 | 12:25:12 | 18:34:54 | 12h 19m 24s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:14:35 | 12:24:54 | 18:35:13 | 12h 20m 38s |
Day length in Mecca during the year on the chart:
Mecca on Saudi Arabia map:
Largest populated areas in Saudi Arabia
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*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks