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What time is Total Solar Eclipse August 2026?

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Your local time (UTC)
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC
Official time (UTC)
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC
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Quick answer

Total Solar Eclipse August 2026 is listed for Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC. In your timezone, that is Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC.

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About Total Solar Eclipse August 2026

A total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 sweeps across Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. Maximum eclipse occurs at 17:46 UTC.

Astronomy events are often listed in UTC or a specialist reference timezone. This page gives you a practical local-time version with a live countdown.

Detailed start time guide

Total Solar Eclipse August 2026 is an astronomy timing reference where UTC and local viewing time can be easy to mix up. This page converts the listed time into your timezone and explains how to use it.

Astronomy time reference

Astronomy events are commonly listed in UTC because they are observed globally. Your local viewing time can fall on a different calendar date depending on where you are.

Viewing conditions

The countdown helps with timing, but visibility can depend on weather, daylight, moonlight, local horizon, and whether the event is visible from your region.

Best planning use

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FAQ

+ When is the 2026 solar eclipse?

August 12, 2026, with maximum eclipse at 17:46 UTC.

+ Where is the 2026 eclipse visible?

Path of totality crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain.

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