Eclipse times in Jeddah
- Partial eclipse begins
- 12:00:22
- Totality begins
- 13:22:12
- Maximum eclipse
- 13:25:14
- Totality ends
- 13:28:15
- Partial eclipse ends
- 14:43:39
- Duration of totality
- 6m 03s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 76°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 257° (WSW)
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Jeddah and the path of totality
Jeddah is the large yellow dot. The dark band is the path of totality; the further you are from its edges, the longer totality lasts.
Where to look
The Sun will be very high, 76° above the horizon and slightly to the west-south-west, so almost any open space works, including courtyards and hotel roofs. The challenge is heat rather than the view: you will be looking almost straight up in the early afternoon, so a reclining chair and shade before and after totality make a big difference.
Watching the eclipse in Jeddah
Jeddah sits on the Red Sea near the centre line, with almost six minutes of totality. The historic Al-Balad district is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Getting to Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport has flights from across the world. Many nationalities can now get a tourist e-visa.
Good questions
- Is Jeddah in the path of totality?
- Yes. Jeddah is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
- How long will totality last in Jeddah?
- About 6m 03s, from 13:22:12 to 13:28:15 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Jeddah?
- During totality the Sun will be 76 degrees above the horizon towards the west-south-west. That is nearly overhead, so buildings will not block it, but you will be looking up for several minutes.
- How hot and humid will Jeddah be at eclipse time?
- August averages a high of about 38°C (100°F) with muggy conditions on most days, and totality comes in the full heat of the early afternoon. Skies are clear or partly cloudy about 69% of the time in August.
- Are public viewing events planned in Jeddah?
- The Jeddah Astronomy Society is expected to hold public viewing events with telescopes and certified equipment.
- Can I visit Mecca, which is also in the path?
- Only if you are Muslim. Mecca is closed to non-Muslims, and checkpoints on the approach roads check everyone’s ID. Jeddah, Taif and Abha are open to all visitors.