Africa · Northern Africa · Sovereign state
Current time in Western Sahara
A single time zone at UTC+01:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Western Sahara's time
A single time zone.
Western Africa operates on a single time zone (UTC+1:00) and, like much of North Africa, adjusts clocks during summer months with daylight saving time.
Next clock change
2027 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 8 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Western Sahara.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Sahara's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Western Sahara in?
- Western Sahara is in the UTC+1:00 time zone. The exact times change depending on daylight saving time. During standard time it is UTC+01:00; During Daylight Saving Time it is UTC+01:00.
- Does Western Sahara observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Western Sahara observes daylight saving time. Typically at the same times as Morocco (which administers the relevant clocks), shifting to UTC+01:00 in summer and reverting in autumn.
- How do I set my clock when traveling to Western Sahara?
- Most phones and laptops update automatically if connected to local networks. For manual setting, set your device to UTC+01:00 and enable daylight saving time. Check exact transition dates each year, as they can follow Moroccan DST rules.
- What is the main time zone in Western Sahara?
- Western Sahara uses Africa/El_Aaiun as its time zone, which is UTC+01:00 (with daylight saving time periods).
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