Time Now in Laayoune, Western Sahara 🇪🇭
Lat/Long: 27.14° N, 13.19° W
Elevation: 68 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Western Sahara
Country: 🇪🇭 Western Sahara (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Africa/El_Aaiun
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +01
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Western Sahara: GMT
Laayoune keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone. Daylight saving time is not in effect at the moment, so the city is on its standard offset. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Laayoune sits at a modest 68 m above sea level. Laayoune is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 2760 km off. As one of Western Sahara's largest cities, Laayoune is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Laayoune
Daylight Hours in Laayoune
Laayoune gets 12h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Laayoune is at 07:26 and sunset in Laayoune is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 25m near the December solstice to 13h 51m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 06:01 | 07:26 | 13:56 | 17:28 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 06:02 | 07:26 | 13:56 | 17:28 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 06:03 | 07:27 | 13:55 | 17:27 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 06:03 | 07:27 | 13:55 | 17:27 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 06:04 | 07:28 | 13:55 | 17:27 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 06:05 | 07:28 | 13:54 | 17:26 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 06:05 | 07:29 | 13:54 | 17:26 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Laayoune
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
55.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:49
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:14
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Distances & Clock Changes in Laayoune
How Far Is Laayoune From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,760 km | NNE (25deg) |
| London | 2,923 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Moscow | 5,125 km | NE (37deg) |
| New York | 5,694 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,683 km | SW (216deg) |
| Dubai | 6,746 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,681 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,600 km | NW (307deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Laayoune?
Laayoune next changes its clocks on February 7, 2027, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Laayoune's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Laayoune and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.1deg S, 166.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laayoune
What time is it in Laayoune right now?
The current local time in Laayoune is 17:07 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Laayoune follows the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone.
What time zone is Laayoune in?
Laayoune uses the Africa/El_Aaiun IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Laayoune?
Is Laayoune on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 20, 2026, Laayoune is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Laayoune tonight?
The moon phase over Laayoune tonight is First Quarter with 55.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Laayoune?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Laayoune, clocks run about 1h 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.