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Total Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026 · Maximum

Greatest eclipse (max totality)

Start time, live countdown, and the same moment in every major city.

Countdown
40 days, 14 hours
Wed, Aug 12, 5:46 PM

Greatest eclipse over the North Atlantic; ~2m 18s of totality.

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Greatest eclipse (max totality) in major cities

CityLocal timeDate
Los AngelesPDT10:46 AMWednesday, Aug 12
New YorkEDT1:46 PMWednesday, Aug 12
São PauloGMT-32:46 PMWednesday, Aug 12
LondonGMT+16:46 PMWednesday, Aug 12
ParisGMT+27:46 PMWednesday, Aug 12
BerlinGMT+27:46 PMWednesday, Aug 12
CairoGMT+38:46 PMWednesday, Aug 12
DubaiGMT+49:46 PMWednesday, Aug 12
MumbaiGMT+5:3011:16 PMWednesday, Aug 12
BangkokGMT+712:46 AMThursday, Aug 13
SingaporeGMT+81:46 AMThursday, Aug 13
ShanghaiGMT+81:46 AMThursday, Aug 13
TokyoGMT+92:46 AMThursday, Aug 13
SeoulGMT+92:46 AMThursday, Aug 13
SydneyGMT+103:46 AMThursday, Aug 13
AucklandGMT+125:46 AMThursday, Aug 13

All times are computed from the official UTC kickoff and account for daylight saving in each city.

FAQ

What time does Greatest eclipse (max totality) start?
Greatest eclipse (max totality) (Total Solar Eclipse — August 12, 2026) starts at 2026-08-12T17:46:00Z UTC. The countdown above and the cities table show that exact moment in your local timezone and in every major city worldwide.
Where is Greatest eclipse (max totality) being played?
Venue details for Greatest eclipse (max totality) are not yet confirmed.
How do I add Greatest eclipse (max totality) to my calendar?
Use the Google Calendar link or download the .ics file above — both are built from the official UTC start time, so they land correctly in any calendar app.

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