Saudi Arabia2 August 2027
2 August 2027 Solar Eclipse in Riyadh: Times and Coverage
Riyadh is outside the path of totality, but the Moon will cover 75.8% of the Sun. Only inside the path can you see the corona.
75.8%Sun covered at maximum
67°Sun altitude at maximum
80%Clear early-August days
44°CAverage high
Timeline (local time)
- Partial eclipse beginsSun at 82°
- Maximum eclipseSun at 67°
- Partial eclipse endsSun at 51°
Times in Asia/Riyadh for the city centre. Totality changes by seconds within a few kilometres.
Path of totality Total eclipse Partial eclipse
Weather odds on eclipse day
Between 2005 and 2025, 80% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Riyadh were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 18% and the average high 44°C.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide