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Current time in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, November 12, 2026
 
Time zone
Arabian Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC+3
Daylight saving
Not used
Sunrise · Sunset today
6:29 AM · 5:39 PM
IANA zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
21.39° N, 39.86° E
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Time difference from Mecca

PlaceDifferenceTime now
UTCMecca is 3 hours ahead12:31 AM
LondonMecca is 3 hours ahead12:31 AM
New YorkMecca is 8 hours ahead7:31 PM
Los AngelesMecca is 11 hours ahead4:31 PM
DubaiMecca is 1 hour behind4:31 AM
ManilaMecca is 5 hours behind8:31 AM
TokyoMecca is 6 hours behind9:31 AM
SydneyMecca is 8 hours behind11:31 AM

Mecca time zone: questions

What time zone is Mecca in?

Mecca, Saudi Arabia uses Arabian Standard Time, which is UTC+3 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Riyadh.

Does Mecca use daylight saving time?

No. Mecca stays on Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3) all year and does not change its clocks.

What is the time difference between Mecca and UTC?

Mecca is 3 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+3).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Mecca today?

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Mecca at 6:29 AM and sets at 5:39 PM, giving 11 hours 10 minutes of daylight.

What are normal business hours in Mecca?

Most offices in Mecca open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Sunday to Thursday. The weekend is Friday and Saturday.

Business hours in Mecca

Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work week
Sunday to Thursday
Weekend
Friday and Saturday
Typical office hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
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Next public holiday
Founding Day, Mon, Feb 22

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