What time is it in Dakhla right now?

Dakhla is on Africa/El_Aaiun, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Dakhla in?

Dakhla uses the IANA time zone Africa/El_Aaiun, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Dakhla observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Feb 7, 2027, when clocks go back to UTC+0.

What time do the sun rise and set in Dakhla today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:34 AM and sets at about 8:45 PM local time in Dakhla, giving roughly 13h 11m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 2:10 PM.

Western Sahara

Current local time in Dakhla

Dakhla keeps time on the Africa/El_Aaiun zone, currently UTC+1. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Dakhla

05:32

Sun, Jul 26UTC+1

Dakhla time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: Africa/El_Aaiun
Current UTC offset: UTC+1
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Feb 7, 2027 → UTC+0
Country: Western Sahara
Coordinates: 23.68°, -15.96°
Population: 106,277
Local date: Sun, Jul 26, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Dakhla today

Computed from Dakhla's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Solar noon: 2:10 PM
Day length: 13h 11m
Civil dawn: 7:06 AM
Civil dusk: 9:14 PM
Golden hour ends: 8:02 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:17 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Dakhla time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Dakhla is
Los AngelesUnited States	09:32 PM	8h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	05:32 AM	same time
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	08:32 AM	3h behind
TokyoJapan	01:32 PM	8h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Dakhla time

Scheduling across Africa/El_Aaiun is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Dakhla and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of Africa/El_Aaiun.Track clock changesSee exactly when Dakhla next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Dakhla beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Dakhla offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with Africa/El_Aaiun baked in, not guessed.

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Dakhlatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Dakhla right now?: Dakhla is on Africa/El_Aaiun, currently UTC+1. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Dakhla in?: Dakhla uses the IANA time zone Africa/El_Aaiun, which is UTC+1 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Dakhla observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Feb 7, 2027, when clocks go back to UTC+0.
What time do the sun rise and set in Dakhla today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:34 AM and sets at about 8:45 PM local time in Dakhla, giving roughly 13h 11m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 2:10 PM.