One time zone · 4 cities
Current local time in Western Sahara
Western Sahara keeps a single time zone, Africa/El_Aaiun, currently UTC+1. It observes daylight saving time, so the offset shifts twice a year.
Every clock below is computed in your browser from the IANA time zone database, so the offsets reflect the daylight-saving rules in force today rather than a value written down once and left to rot.
Western Sahara time zones and current offsets
| IANA zone | Local time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/El_Aaiun | 01:05 PM | UTC+1 | Observed | Laayoune |
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Western Saharatime — questions & answers
- What time is it in Western Sahara right now?
- Laayoune, the largest city in Western Sahara, is currently 1:05 PM on Africa/El_Aaiun (UTC+1). The whole country shares that time.
- How many time zones does Western Sahara have?
- One. The whole of Western Sahara uses Africa/El_Aaiun, currently UTC+1.
- Does Western Sahara observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next change in Africa/El_Aaiun falls on Sun, Feb 7, 2027, when clocks go back to UTC+0.
- Which cities in Western Sahara are covered?
- 4 cities in Western Sahara, each with its own page showing live local time, its IANA zone and UTC offset, the next daylight-saving change, and today's sunrise and sunset. This page lists the 4 largest.