What time is it in Laayoune right now?

Laayoune 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 Laayoune in?

Laayoune 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 Laayoune 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 Laayoune today?

Today the sun rises at about 7:17 AM and sets at about 8:41 PM local time in Laayoune, giving roughly 13h 24m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:59 PM.

Western Sahara

Current local time in Laayoune

Laayoune 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

Laayoune

10:15

Sat, Jul 25UTC+1

Laayoune 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: 27.14°, -13.19°
Population: 196,331
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Laayoune today

Computed from Laayoune'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: 7:17 AM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Solar noon: 1:59 PM
Day length: 13h 24m
Civil dawn: 6:47 AM
Civil dusk: 9:10 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:45 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:12 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Laayoune time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Laayoune is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:15 PM	8h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:15 PM	same time
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:15 AM	3h behind
TokyoJapan	06:15 AM	8h behind

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

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

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Laayounetime — questions & answers

What time is it in Laayoune right now?: Laayoune 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 Laayoune in?: Laayoune 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 Laayoune 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 Laayoune today?: Today the sun rises at about 7:17 AM and sets at about 8:41 PM local time in Laayoune, giving roughly 13h 24m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:59 PM.