Time in Western Sahara
2 time zones in Western Sahara
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/Casablanca UTC+00:00 |
UTC+00:00 | No | Laayoune | |
| Africa/El_Aaiun UTC+00:00 |
UTC+00:00 | No | — |
About Western Sahara
| Official name: | Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Capital: | El-Aaiun |
| Region: | Africa · Northern Africa |
| Population: | 600,904 |
| Currency: | Moroccan dirham (MAD, DH) |
| Calling code: | +212 |
| Languages: | Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish |
| ISO codes: | EH / ESH |
| Internet domain: | .eh |
Cities in Western Sahara
Public holidays in Western Sahara 2026
Full list ›- 27 Feb — Independence Day
- 8 Mar — First Martyr
- 20 Mar — End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) estimated
- 10 May — May 20 Revolution
- 27 May — Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) estimated
- 9 Jun — Day of the Martyrs
- 16 Jun — Islamic New Year estimated
- 17 Jun — Day of National Unity
Frequently asked questions about time in Western Sahara
How many time zones does Western Sahara have?
Western Sahara has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 1 different UTC offsets (UTC+00:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Western Sahara use daylight saving time?
No. None of Western Sahara’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.