Eclipse times in Taif
- Partial eclipse begins
- 12:03:27
- Totality begins
- 13:25:54
- Maximum eclipse
- 13:27:52
- Totality ends
- 13:29:50
- Partial eclipse ends
- 14:45:35
- Duration of totality
- 3m 56s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 75°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 259° (W)
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Taif and the path of totality
Taif 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, 75° above the horizon and slightly to the 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 Taif
Taif is a highland city at around 1,800 metres, noticeably cooler than the coast in August.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Taif:
- Jeddah: 6m 03s, about 129 km away in a straight line.
- Mecca: 5m 10s, about 63 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Taif
Taif has a domestic airport and is about two hours by road from Jeddah.
Good questions
- Is Taif in the path of totality?
- Yes. Taif 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 Taif?
- About 3m 56s, from 13:25:54 to 13:29:50 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Taif?
- During totality the Sun will be 75 degrees above the horizon towards the west. That is nearly overhead, so buildings will not block it, but you will be looking up for several minutes.
- Can I see a longer totality near Taif?
- Yes. Jeddah, about 129 km away in a straight line, has 6m 03s of totality, which is 127 seconds more than Taif. Places closer to the centre line of the path always get a longer totality.
- How much cooler is Taif than Jeddah?
- Taif averages about 33°C (91°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night in August, against about 38°C (100°F) and humid on the coast in Jeddah.
- Can non-Muslims drive from Jeddah to Taif?
- Yes, but not through Mecca. On the Jeddah to Taif road there is a checkpoint and a Muslims-only fork into Mecca, and non-Muslims must take the signed bypass, which adds distance.