Total solar eclipse · August 2, 2027
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is inside the path of totality: the Moon fully covers the Sun for 6m 03s.
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea gateway and its most international city — a major-hub option on the eastern half of the path.
6m 03stotality
Eclipse timeline (local time)
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:00:22 |
| Totality begins | 13:22:12 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:25:14 |
| Totality ends | 13:28:15 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:43:39 |
Sun altitude at maximum: 76° above the horizon.
Where to stay in Jeddah
The path crosses some of Europe and North Africa's busiest August holiday coasts. For the 2024 US eclipse, rooms inside the path sold out months ahead at several times normal prices. A refundable booking made early costs nothing and protects you.
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