Mecca time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Arabian Standard Time (Asia/Riyadh) |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:11 AM / 06:09 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Saudi Arabia — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 21.39° N, 39.86° E |
New York to Mecca time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Mecca? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (2 hours).
| New York | Mecca |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
Mecca time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Mecca. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Mecca |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | the same time |
| London | UTC+1 | 2 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 7 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 10 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | the same time |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 6 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 7 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Mecca does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Mecca
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:11 AM | 06:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 06:11 AM | 06:08 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:11 AM | 06:07 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:11 AM | 06:06 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:12 AM | 06:05 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:12 AM | 06:04 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:12 AM | 06:03 PM | 11 h 51 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Mecca
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 05:48 AM – 05:57 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:57 AM – 06:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:39 PM – 06:22 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:22 PM – 06:31 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Mecca and New York?
Mecca is currently 7 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca is in Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Riyadh.
Does Mecca observe daylight saving time?
Mecca does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+3 all year.
When is golden hour in Mecca?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Mecca runs 05:39 PM – 06:22 PM and morning golden hour 05:57 AM – 06:40 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mecca?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Mecca is at 06:11 AM and sunset at 06:09 PM, a day length of 11 h 58 min (local time).