Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Saudi Arabia
9 of the places we track in Saudi Arabia are inside the path of totality. The longest totality is in Abhā: 6 min 04 s. Totality begins between 13:22:18 and 13:38:34 local time.
Places in the path of totalityPlaces with a partial eclipse
Places in the path of totality
| City | Totality | Totality begins | Clear sky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhā | 6 min 04 s | 13:34:13 GMT+3 | 5% |
| Khamis Mushait | 6 min 00 s | 13:34:29 GMT+3 | 5% |
| Jeddah | 5 min 59 s | 13:22:18 GMT+3 | 66% |
| Najran | 5 min 30 s | 13:38:34 GMT+3 | 24% |
| Sabt Al Alaya | 5 min 11 s | 13:31:13 GMT+3 | 22% |
| Mecca | 5 min 06 s | 13:24:03 GMT+3 | 66% |
| Şabyā | 4 min 32 s | 13:37:08 GMT+3 | 7% |
| Ta'if | 3 min 52 s | 13:26:01 GMT+3 | 59% |
| Jizan | 3 min 00 s | 13:38:15 GMT+3 | 22% |
Places with a partial eclipse
| City | Sun covered | Maximum (local) | Clear sky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah | 94% | 13:20 GMT+3 | 70% |
| Dammam | 62% | 13:34 GMT+3 | 60% |
| Riyadh | 76% | 13:32 GMT+3 | 77% |
Where to stay in the path of totality
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