Saudi Arabia Total Solar Eclipse 2027: What We Know
On 2 August 2027, the path of the total solar eclipse will cross large parts of western and southern Saudi Arabia. It’s an event worth planning for early — but without publishing precise local timings until they are verified for each location with a specialist source.
Where will totality be?
The Saudi Press Agency, citing the Saudi Space Agency, reported that the path of totality will cross wide areas of the Kingdom’s west and south. Cities and areas mentioned in the coverage include Jeddah, Abha, Al Lith, Al Baha, Bisha and Jazan, while the central, eastern and northern regions will see a partial eclipse to varying degrees.
How long will it last?
According to the Saudi Space Agency statement published via SPA in July 2026, totality may last close to six minutes in southern areas such as Abha, and about five minutes and fifty seconds in Jeddah and parts of the west coast. Timing and duration vary with the exact location, so we will only add a local schedule once we have verified reliable data for each city.
Eye safety is not optional
Outside the moments of full totality, never look directly at the Sun without protection designed for solar viewing. NASA recommends eclipse glasses or a safe solar viewer that meets the ISO 12312-2 standard. Ordinary sunglasses are not a safe substitute.
Cameras, binoculars and telescopes
Never use a camera, binoculars or a telescope to view the Sun without a dedicated solar filter fitted in front of the lens or optics. Eclipse glasses over your eyes do not protect you from light concentrated through an optical device.
When will we add a map and timings?
We won’t guess a precise path or viewing locations. Ahead of the event, we’ll add city-by-city data and official sources on transport, access and safety once they are available and confirmed.