Sunrise & sunset times in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:38 and sets at 19:03 in Makkah. All times are shown in the Asia/Riyadh timezone.
Today in Makkah
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Golden hour in Makkah today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Makkah when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Makkah (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Makkah’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:00 | 17:59 | 12:30 | 10h 58m |
| February | 06:51 | 18:18 | 12:34 | 11h 27m |
| March | 06:29 | 18:30 | 12:29 | 12h 00m |
| April | 06:01 | 18:40 | 12:20 | 12h 38m |
| May | 05:42 | 18:51 | 12:17 | 13h 09m |
| June | 05:38 | 19:04 | 12:21 | 13h 25m |
| July | 05:47 | 19:06 | 12:26 | 13h 18m |
| August | 05:59 | 18:51 | 12:25 | 12h 52m |
| September | 06:07 | 18:23 | 12:15 | 12h 16m |
| October | 06:16 | 17:56 | 12:06 | 11h 39m |
| November | 06:31 | 17:38 | 12:05 | 11h 07m |
| December | 06:50 | 17:40 | 12:15 | 10h 50m |
Solar year in Makkah (2026)
Day length in Makkah swings by 2h 37m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Makkah
Longest day in Makkah: 13h 18m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 42m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 18m.
Moon tonight in Makkah
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Makkah today?▼
The sun rises at 05:38 Asia/Riyadh in Makkah, Saudi Arabia today.
What time is sunset in Makkah today?▼
The sun sets at 19:03 Asia/Riyadh in Makkah today.
How long is the day in Makkah today?▼
Daylight in Makkah today lasts 13 hours and 25 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Makkah?▼
The morning golden hour in Makkah runs from 05:13 to 06:10, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:31 to 19:28.
What is the timezone of Makkah?▼
Makkah uses the Asia/Riyadh timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Makkah?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Makkah is 21 June 2026, with 13h 26m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Makkah?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Makkah is 21 December 2026, with 10h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Makkah?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Makkah swings by 2h 37m.