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Time in Makkah, Saudi Arabia now

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AST Arabian Standard Time UTC+3 No DST
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Makkah, Saudi Arabia

17 Aug 2026

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Saudi Arabia: common questions

What is the current time in Makkah, Saudi Arabia?

Makkah operates on Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3. To find the current time in Makkah, add 3 hours to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Saudi Arabia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.

Does Makkah, Saudi Arabia observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Makkah and the rest of Saudi Arabia do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is UTC+3, throughout the year.

What is the time difference between Makkah and major world cities?

London (GMT/BST): Makkah is 3 hours ahead of London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 2 hours ahead when the UK is on BST (summer).

New York (EST/EDT): Makkah is 8 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 7 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).

Tokyo (JST): Makkah is 6 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

What are other major cities in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's major cities include Riyadh (the capital), Jeddah, Medina, Dammam, Khobar, Taif, and Abha. Makkah (Mecca) is one of the holiest cities in Islam.

What is Makkah, Saudi Arabia known for?

Makkah (Mecca) is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. The city is known for the Kaaba (the most sacred site in Islam), the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), the annual Hajj pilgrimage that attracts millions of Muslims, and as the spiritual center of the Islamic world. Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter the city.