Time difference

Time Difference Between London and Mecca

Mecca is 2 hours ahead of London. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
MeccaSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
02 — Difference

London vs Mecca

Mecca is 2 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 14:00 in Mecca.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

London
UTC+1
Mecca
UTC+3
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between London and Mecca working hours (09:00–17:00) is 11:00–17:00 Mecca time — that's 09:00–15:00 in London — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

London observes daylight saving time while Mecca does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
London zone
Europe/London
Mecca zone
Asia/Riyadh
London offset
UTC+1
Mecca offset
UTC+3
London DST
Yes
Mecca DST
No
Countries
United Kingdom · Saudi Arabia
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between London and Mecca?

Mecca is 2 hours ahead of London right now.

Is London ahead of Mecca?

No, London is 2 hours behind Mecca.

Do London and Mecca observe daylight saving time?

London observes daylight saving time while Mecca does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between London and Mecca?

A good window is 11:00–17:00 in Mecca (09:00–15:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.