Africa · Western Sahara
Current time in El Aaiún
El Aaiun Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About El Aaiún time
El Aaiún keeps one clock.
El Aaiún (Laayoune), the largest city in Western Sahara, keeps the same time as Morocco: UTC+00:00 all year. From 2018 to 20 September 2026 it was on UTC+01:00 for most of the year, moving to UTC+00:00 only around Ramadan.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about El Aaiún's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- When does El Aaiún observe daylight saving time?
- It no longer does. El Aaiún follows Morocco’s clock, which moved to UTC+00:00 all year on 20 September 2026, ending both the UTC+01:00 period and the Ramadan clock changes.
- Why does Western Sahara’s time align with Morocco’s?
- As the region is administered by Morocco, El Aaiún follows Morocco’s national time zone policy, and has changed its clocks together with Morocco since 1976.
- What is a practical tip for remote teams scheduling meetings with El Aaiún?
- Use UTC+00:00 all year. El Aaiún no longer changes its clocks, so the gap only moves when your own location switches to or from summer time.
- Does population size affect time coordination?
- El Aaiún has a relatively small population, so alignment with Morocco’s time system simplifies national and international timekeeping for businesses and residents alike.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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