Time now in Western Sahara
UTC+01:00 • Africa/El_Aaiun (+01)
Your device clock is 696ms behind of the detected local time (Africa/El_Aaiun, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.
10:19:03
Sunday, March 22, 2026, week 12
Time in Western Sahara now
Western Sahara has one official time zone: +01 (UTC+01:00).
The country does not currently use daylight saving time.
Time summary in Western Sahara
- Time zones: 1 main
- UTC range: UTC+1:00 to UTC+1:00
- Daylight saving: No
- Primary zone: Africa/El_Aaiun (UTC+01:00)
Official time in Western Sahara is defined by a single time zone.
What is the time zone in Western Sahara?
Official time in Western Sahara is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.
Main time zones in Western Sahara
| Time zone | Offset (UTC) | Main cities |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/El_Aaiun | UTC+01:00 |
List of time zones used in Western Sahara (IANA zones)
| Zone | Offset (UTC) | Daylight saving |
|---|---|---|
| Africa/El_Aaiun | UTC+01:00 | No |
Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Western Sahara
The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Western Sahara depends on the region.
- Africa/El_Aaiun: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Does Western Sahara use daylight saving time?
No. Western Sahara does not currently use daylight saving time.
Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 2039-10-23.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Western Sahara?
- The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
- How many time zones does Western Sahara have?
- Western Sahara has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
- Does Western Sahara use daylight saving time?
- No. Western Sahara does not currently use daylight saving time.
How to convert Western Sahara time
To convert Western Sahara time to other countries:
- Identify the time zone of the city or region.
- Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
- Compare with the UTC offset of your country.