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Mecca
Major city · Saudi Arabia · Mecca Region
Mecca is a major city in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, with a population of about 1,578,722. The local time zone is Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3). The nearest major city is Ta'if, about 64 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:40–19:06
Climate type
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Population: 1,578,722
01Map
Coordinates21.4266, 39.8256
Coordinates (DMS)21°25′36″N, 39°49′32″E
Elevation333 m
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Also known as: A Meca, La Meca, La Mecca, La Mecque, Macoraba, Maekkae, Makka, Makkah
02Daylight by month
10.8J
11.3F
11.9M
12.5A
13M
13.3J
13.2J
12.7A
12.1S
11.5O
11N
10.7D
Longest day in Jun (13.3 h), shortest in Dec (10.7 h).
03Nearby places
Al Jumūm22,207
↖ 25.3 km away
Al Hadā6,885
→ 47.7 km away
Ta'if688,693
→ 63.5 km away
Ash Shafā72,190
↘ 64.5 km away
Jeddah4,697,000
← 66.5 km away
Khulayş20,139
↖ 96.4 km away
Thuwal26,957
↖ 120.3 km away
Al Līth72,000
↓ 149.6 km away
Rābigh72,928
↖ 172.9 km away
Al ‘Aqīq19,269
↘ 186.3 km away
04Biggest cities in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah4,697,000
← 67 km away
Riyadh4,205,961
↗ 793 km away
Medina1,300,000
↑ 339 km away
Dammam1,252,523
↗ 1,183 km away
Sulţānah946,697
↑ 342 km away
Buraidah745,353
↗ 689 km away
Ta'if688,693
→ 64 km away
Tabuk667,000
↖ 842 km away
05Climate
06Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3). This offset is used for all local time in Mecca.
Where is Mecca located?
Mecca is located in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia. Its position is 21.4266, 39.8256.
What are the GPS coordinates of Mecca?
The geographic coordinates of Mecca are 21.4266, 39.8256 (21°25′36″N, 39°49′32″E). It sits at an elevation of about 333 m above sea level.
What is the population of Mecca?
Mecca has a population of about 1,578,722 people, according to GeoNames data.