Current time in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
7:09:00PM
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Daylight saving
- Not used
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:17 AM · 5:53 PM
- IANA zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates
- 21.39° N, 39.86° E
Time difference from Mecca
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Mecca is 3 hours ahead | 4:09 PM |
| London | Mecca is 2 hours ahead | 5:09 PM |
| New York | Mecca is 7 hours ahead | 12:09 PM |
| Los Angeles | Mecca is 10 hours ahead | 9:09 AM |
| Dubai | Mecca is 1 hour behind | 8:09 PM |
| Manila | Mecca is 5 hours behind | 12:09 AM |
| Tokyo | Mecca is 6 hours behind | 1:09 AM |
| Sydney | Mecca is 8 hours behind | 3:09 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 Monday, October 19, 2026, the sun rises in Mecca at 6:17 AM and sets at 5:53 PM, giving 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
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- London 5:09 PM
- New York 12:09 PM
- Tokyo 1:09 AM
- Los Angeles 9:09 AM
- Paris 6:09 PM
- Dubai 8:09 PM
- Manila 12:09 AM
- Sydney 3:09 AM
- Chicago 11:09 AM
- Seoul 1:09 AM
- Toronto 12:09 PM
- Washington, D.C. 12:09 PM
- Beijing 12:09 AM
- Berlin 6:09 PM
- San Francisco 9:09 AM
- Shanghai 12:09 AM
- Bangkok 11:09 PM
- Delhi 9:39 PM
- Moscow 7:09 PM
- Mumbai 9:39 PM
- Rome 6:09 PM
- Amsterdam 6:09 PM
- Istanbul 7:09 PM
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