Current Time in Western Sahara 🇪🇭
Continent: Africa
Capital City: Laayoune (El Aaiun)
- Laayoune (El Aaiun) (Pop. 217,000)
- Laayoune (Pop. 196,331)
ISO Alpha 2/3: EH, ESH
Uses Daylight Savings Time: Yes ✅ (View Daylight Savings Time Changes)
IANA Time Zone: Africa/El_Aaiun (UTC+01:00)
All Cities in Western Sahara by alphabetical order
Time.you features the exact time for 5 cities in Western Sahara.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Western Sahara
- Laayoune (El Aaiun) Thu 21:00:47
- Laayoune Thu 21:00:47
| City | Current Time |
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| Laayoune (El Aaiun) | Thu 21:00:47 |
| Laayoune | Thu 21:00:47 |
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Western Sahara
- Africa/El_Aaiun Thu 21:00:47
| Timezone | Current Time |
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| Africa/El_Aaiun | Thu 21:00:47 |
Sunrise and Sunset in Western Sahara (5 Locations)
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Laayoune (El Aaiun)
7:33 AM8:10 PM
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Laayoune
7:33 AM8:10 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 |
Upcoming Public Holidays in Western Sahara
This year, Western Sahara observes 11 public holidays, with 11 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Unity Day on 12 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Prophet's Birthday (estimated). Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Western Sahara to plan your schedule.
- National Unity Day • Monday
- Proclamation of the SADR • Saturday
- First Martyr • Monday
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) • Tuesday
- Creation of the Polisario Front • Monday
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) • Sunday
- Commencement of the Armed Struggle • Thursday
- Islamic New Year (estimated) • Sunday
- Martyrs' Day • Wednesday
- Uprising Day • Thursday
Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Western Sahara
What time is it in Western Sahara right now?
The current local time in Western Sahara is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Western Sahara uses a single time zone, Africa / El Aaiun (UTC+01:00).
How many time zones does Western Sahara have?
Western Sahara observes a single time zone, Africa / El Aaiun (UTC+01:00) across the whole country.
Does Western Sahara use daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, Western Sahara observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour in spring and back again in autumn.
What is the capital of Western Sahara and what time is it there?
The capital of Western Sahara is Laayoune (El Aaiun). You can see its current local time and time zone on the Laayoune (El Aaiun) city page.
When is the next public holiday in Western Sahara?
The next public holiday in Western Sahara is National Unity Day on 12 Oct.