Partial eclipse begins12:03:27
Totality13:25:54 to 13:29:50
Partial eclipse ends14:45:35
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 at 21.2703, 40.4158. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
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.
Getting to Taif
Taif has a domestic airport and is about two hours by road from Jeddah.
Questions about the eclipse in Taif
- 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. 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 12:03:27, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 13:25:54, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 13:29:50, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.
Other places nearby
- Jeddah 6m 03s, 129 km