2027 solar eclipse times by region
Follow the shadow eastward using transparent NASA centerline benchmarks, then verify the exact circumstances for your final coordinates.
Regional benchmark times
| Planning base | Region | Nearest NASA centerline row | Centerline duration benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cádiz | Spain | 08:46 UTC | 4m 48s |
| Marbella | Spain | 08:48 UTC | 4m 54s |
| Tangier | Morocco | 08:48 UTC | 4m 54s |
| Oran | Algeria | 08:54 UTC | 5m 09s |
| M'Sila | Algeria | 09:02 UTC | 5m 27s |
| Sfax | Tunisia | 09:12 UTC | 5m 45s |
| Djerba | Tunisia | 09:14 UTC | 5m 48s |
| Asyut | Egypt | 10:00 UTC | 6m 23s |
| Luxor | Egypt | 10:06 UTC | 6m 23s |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 10:26 UTC | 6m 14s |
| Khamis Mushait | Saudi Arabia | 10:38 UTC | 6m 03s |
Why UTC is safer for planning
Local clock time depends on the time-zone rules in force on eclipse day. UTC does not. Use these rows to understand how the shadow progresses eastward, then convert the exact final-site circumstances only after you have chosen a specific coordinate.
Greatest eclipse versus greatest duration
NASA distinguishes the point of greatest eclipse from the point of greatest duration. They occur at slightly different places and times in Upper Egypt. For trip planning, both simply reinforce the same conclusion: the longest-duration part of the 2027 path is in Upper Egypt.
Do not plan from a city name alone
A city can span enough distance for eclipse circumstances to change, especially near a path edge. A regional benchmark is useful for comparing Spain with Tunisia or Egypt, but the final step is always coordinate-level verification.