Current Time in Western Sahara 🇪🇭
Capital City: Laayoune (El Aaiun)
Largest Cities:
- Laayoune (El Aaiun) (Pop. 217,000)
- Laayoune (Pop. 196,331)
- Dakhla (Pop. 75,000)
- Boujdour (Pop. 42,651)
- Laayoune Plage (Pop. 10,450)
ISO Alpha-2: EH
ISO Alpha-3: ESH
Time Now in Major Cities in Western Sahara
- Boujdour Sun 10:14:55
- Dakhla Sun 10:14:55
- Laayoune Sun 10:14:55
- Laayoune (El Aaiun) Sun 10:14:55
- Laayoune Plage Sun 10:14:55
| City | Current Time |
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| Boujdour | Sun 10:14:55 |
| Dakhla | Sun 10:14:55 |
| Laayoune | Sun 10:14:55 |
| Laayoune (El Aaiun) | Sun 10:14:55 |
| Laayoune Plage | Sun 10:14:55 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Western Sahara
- Africa/El_Aaiun Sun 10:14:55
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Africa/El_Aaiun | Sun 10:14:55 |
Sunrise and Sunset in Western Sahara (5 Locations)
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Boujdour
7:05 AM8:51 PM
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Dakhla
7:16 AM8:51 PM
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Laayoune
6:58 AM8:48 PM
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Laayoune (El Aaiun)
6:58 AM8:48 PM
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Laayoune Plage
6:59 AM8:48 PM
| City | ↑ Sunrise | ↓ Sunset |
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| Boujdour |
7:05 AM
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8:51 PM
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| Dakhla |
7:16 AM
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8:51 PM
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| Laayoune |
6:58 AM
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8:48 PM
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| Laayoune (El Aaiun) |
6:58 AM
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8:48 PM
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| Laayoune Plage |
6:59 AM
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8:48 PM
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Current Weather in Western Sahara (5 Locations)
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Information about Western Sahara
| Population | 273,008 |
| Area | 266,000 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 732 |
| FIPS Code | WI |
| Top Level Domain | .eh |
| Currency | Dirham (MAD) |
| Phone Prefix | +212 |
| Country Code | +212 |
| Languages | AR (ar), MEY (mey) |
| Neighbouring Countries | 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇲🇷 Mauritania, 🇲🇦 Morocco |
Time in Western Sahara — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Western Sahara.
How many time zones does Western Sahara have?
Western Sahara spans 1 time zone(s). The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of Western Sahara?
Laayoune (El Aaiun) is the capital of Western Sahara. The capital uses the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does Western Sahara observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of Western Sahara may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in Western Sahara are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Western Sahara. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.
What is the UTC offset for Western Sahara?
Western Sahara's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.