Sunrise and sunset times in Mecca, 2026
In Mecca, Saudi Arabia (21.3891° N, 39.8579° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 19:05, giving 13h 26m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 10h 50m of daylight. Local time, Asia/Riyadh time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Mecca
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:24 | 18:31 | 12h 07m | 68.5° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:39 | 19:05 | 13h 26m | 88.0° | 64° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:09 | 18:16 | 12h 07m | 68.5° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 06:53 | 17:43 | 10h 50m | 45.2° | 115° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Mecca, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:34 | 06:58 | 12:24 | 45.6° | 17:49 | 18:14 | 10h 52m |
| 15 January | 06:36 | 07:00 | 12:29 | 47.5° | 17:59 | 18:23 | 10h 58m |
| 1 February | 06:34 | 06:58 | 12:34 | 51.6° | 18:10 | 18:33 | 11h 12m |
| 15 February | 06:28 | 06:51 | 12:34 | 56.0° | 18:18 | 18:41 | 11h 27m |
| 1 March | 06:18 | 06:41 | 12:32 | 61.1° | 18:24 | 18:47 | 11h 43m |
| 15 March | 06:07 | 06:29 | 12:29 | 66.6° | 18:29 | 18:52 | 12h 01m |
| 1 April | 05:51 | 06:13 | 12:24 | 73.2° | 18:35 | 18:57 | 12h 22m |
| 15 April | 05:38 | 06:01 | 12:20 | 78.4° | 18:39 | 19:02 | 12h 38m |
| 1 May | 05:26 | 05:49 | 12:17 | 83.7° | 18:45 | 19:09 | 12h 56m |
| 15 May | 05:18 | 05:42 | 12:16 | 87.5° | 18:51 | 19:15 | 13h 09m |
| 1 June | 05:13 | 05:37 | 12:18 | 89.3° | 18:59 | 19:23 | 13h 21m |
| 15 June | 05:13 | 05:38 | 12:21 | 88.1° | 19:03 | 19:28 | 13h 26m |
| 1 July | 05:17 | 05:41 | 12:24 | 88.3° | 19:06 | 19:31 | 13h 25m |
| 15 July | 05:22 | 05:47 | 12:26 | 89.9° | 19:05 | 19:30 | 13h 19m |
| 1 August | 05:30 | 05:53 | 12:26 | 86.6° | 18:59 | 19:23 | 13h 06m |
| 15 August | 05:35 | 05:58 | 12:25 | 82.6° | 18:51 | 19:14 | 12h 52m |
| 1 September | 05:41 | 06:03 | 12:20 | 76.8° | 18:36 | 18:59 | 12h 33m |
| 15 September | 05:45 | 06:07 | 12:15 | 71.6° | 18:23 | 18:46 | 12h 16m |
| 1 October | 05:49 | 06:11 | 12:10 | 65.4° | 18:08 | 18:30 | 11h 57m |
| 15 October | 05:53 | 06:16 | 12:06 | 60.0° | 17:56 | 18:18 | 11h 40m |
| 1 November | 06:00 | 06:23 | 12:04 | 54.1° | 17:44 | 18:07 | 11h 21m |
| 15 November | 06:07 | 06:31 | 12:05 | 50.1° | 17:38 | 18:02 | 11h 07m |
| 1 December | 06:17 | 06:41 | 12:09 | 46.8° | 17:37 | 18:01 | 10h 56m |
| 15 December | 06:26 | 06:50 | 12:15 | 45.4° | 17:40 | 18:05 | 10h 51m |
Terrain around Mecca
The terrain around Mecca rises up to 14.1° above the horizon (towards the south-southwest). On 21 June, the sun appears at 06:20 instead of 05:39 and disappears at 18:45 instead of 19:05: 1h 00m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:00 | 07:06 | 18:03 | 17:58 | 10h 53m |
| 21 February | 06:47 | 06:58 | 18:21 | 18:19 | 11h 22m |
| 21 March | 06:23 | 06:37 | 18:31 | 18:31 | 11h 55m |
| 21 April | 05:56 | 06:21 | 18:42 | 18:36 | 12h 16m |
| 21 May | 05:40 | 06:14 | 18:54 | 18:38 | 12h 25m |
| 21 June | 05:39 | 06:20 | 19:05 | 18:45 | 12h 26m |
| 21 July | 05:49 | 06:24 | 19:04 | 18:48 | 12h 25m |
| 21 August | 06:00 | 06:26 | 18:46 | 18:41 | 12h 16m |
| 21 September | 06:09 | 06:22 | 18:18 | 18:17 | 11h 56m |
| 21 October | 06:18 | 06:29 | 17:51 | 17:50 | 11h 22m |
| 21 November | 06:35 | 06:40 | 17:37 | 17:32 | 10h 53m |
| 21 December | 06:53 | 07:00 | 17:43 | 17:39 | 10h 40m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Mecca?
In 2026, the sun rises in Mecca between 05:37 (on 7 June) and 07:00 (on 15 January), local time (Asia/Riyadh). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:39; at the December solstice, it is at 06:53.
What time is sunset in Mecca?
In 2026, sunset in Mecca ranges from 17:37 (on 26 November) to 19:06 (on 4 July), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Mecca?
It is 21 June 2026, with 13h 26m between sunrise (05:39) and sunset (19:05). The shortest day is 21 December, with 10h 50m (sunrise 06:53, sunset 17:43).
How high does the sun get in Mecca?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 89.9° at its highest point of the year (on 27 May) and 45.2° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Mecca?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 64°) and sets in the west-northwest (296°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (115°) and sets in the west-southwest (245°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.