Sunrise
06:16
LOCAL TIME IN MECCA
Current time in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
It is 2:18 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Mecca. Mecca is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, UTC+03:00, and is 2 hours ahead of London.
UTC+03:00No daylight savingCalling code +966
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Mecca
14:18:27
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Working hoursUTC+03:00
59% of the day in Mecca has passed
A little moment in MeccaSunrise and sunset in Mecca today
Local times for 15 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☀ The sun is up. 3h 38m of daylight left.
Solar noon
12:06
Sunset
17:56
Day length
11h 40m
Mecca time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Riyadh
Abbreviation: UTC+03:00UTC offset now
UTC+03:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+966
International dialling code for Saudi Arabia.Coordinates
21.39°N, 39.86°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
Middle EastTime in other cities in Saudi Arabia
All of these cities share the same local time.
Mecca time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Mecca is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Mecca |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 12:18:27 | Mecca is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 07:18:27 | Mecca is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 04:18:27 | Mecca is 10 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 15:18:27 | Mecca is 1 hour behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 16:48:27 | Mecca is 2 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 19:18:27 | Mecca is 5 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 20:18:27 | Mecca is 6 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 22:18:27 | Mecca is 8 hours behind |
| UTC | 11:18:27 | Mecca is 3 hours ahead |
Best time to call Mecca
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Mecca today look like this elsewhere.
London07:00 – 15:00Thu 15 Oct
New York02:00 – 10:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Questions about time in Mecca
What time is it in Mecca now?
The current time in Mecca is 2:18 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC+03:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00). The current UTC offset is UTC+03:00.
Does Mecca observe daylight saving time?
No. Mecca does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+03:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Mecca and London?
Mecca is 2 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Mecca and New York?
Mecca is 7 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Saudi Arabia?
The international calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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