Daylight Savings Time Changes in Western Sahara 🇪🇭 (2026)

Q: Does Western Sahara use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?

Western Sahara observes Daylight Saving Time in 2026. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Western Sahara follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Western Sahara follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Western Sahara
Capital:	Laayoune (El Aaiun)
Abbreviations:	EH, ESH
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	+212

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

15 FEB

15 Feb 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 15 February 2026, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 15 Feb 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Before

After

22 MAR

22 Mar 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 22 March 2026, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 22 March 2026, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 Mar 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

DST Changes Summary for Western Sahara

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
15 Feb	2026	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
22 Mar	2026	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
07 Feb	2027	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
14 Mar	2027	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
23 Jan	2028	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
05 Mar	2028	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
14 Jan	2029	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
18 Feb	2029	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
30 Dec	2029	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
10 Feb	2030	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
22 Dec	2030	Back 1 hour	02:59 ➜ 02:00	Daylight Saving End
26 Jan	2031	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Western Sahara

Does Western Sahara use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?

Yes, Western Sahara observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2026 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

Does all of Western Sahara follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Western Sahara follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.