Chasing Eclipses

Total solar eclipse in Jeddah

Jeddah is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027. The Sun will be completely covered from 13:22:12 to 13:28:15 local time (UTC+3).

6m 03sof totality

Partial eclipse begins12:00:22
Totality13:22:12 to 13:28:15
Partial eclipse ends14:43:39
Local time (UTC+3). The whole eclipse lasts about 2 h 43 min, and totality is the dark band in the middle.

Eclipse times in Jeddah

Partial eclipse begins12:00:22
Totality begins13:22:12
Maximum eclipse13:25:14
Totality ends13:28:15
Partial eclipse ends14:43:39
Duration of totality6m 03s
Sun’s height at maximum76°
Sun’s direction at maximum257° (WSW)

Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 21.4858, 39.1925. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.

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.

Questions about the eclipse in Jeddah

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. Choose a spot with a clear view in that direction.
When should I put my eclipse glasses on and take them off?
Wear them from 12:00:22, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 13:22:12, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 13:28:15, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.

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