Sunrise Times in Western Sahara Today 🇪🇭
Sunrise Times & Overview for Monday, Jun 15, 2026
Solar patterns across Western Sahara on Monday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's 27.15° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 18 minutes today; dawn begins first in Laayoune (El Aaiun) (06:58), eventually reaching Dakhla at 07:16. In Laayoune (El Aaiun), the sunrise is timed for 06:58.
Switch to Sunset »The sun rises over Laayoune (El Aaiun) at 06:58 today in the ENE, and does not set until 20:48, giving the city 13h 50m of daylight before slipping below the WNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 13:53, from Laayoune (El Aaiun)'s vantage point 68 m above sea level. Across Western Sahara, the day breaks first in Laayoune (06:58) and last in Dakhla (07:16).
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2026 Solar Path Analysis for Laayoune (El Aaiun)
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
06:58
↑
65° ENE
|
20:42
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 44m | +0m 40s | 05:28 | 22:13 | 06:00 | 21:40 | 06:32 | 21:09 | 13:50 | 151.69 |
| 2 |
06:58
↑
64° ENE
|
20:43
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 44m | +0m 39s | 05:27 | 22:14 | 06:00 | 21:41 | 06:31 | 21:09 | 13:50 | 151.71 |
| 3 |
06:58
↑
64° ENE
|
20:43
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 45m | +0m 37s | 05:27 | 22:14 | 06:00 | 21:41 | 06:31 | 21:10 | 13:50 | 151.73 |
| 4 |
06:58
↑
64° ENE
|
20:44
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 45m | +0m 35s | 05:27 | 22:15 | 06:00 | 21:42 | 06:31 | 21:10 | 13:51 | 151.76 |
| 5 |
06:58
↑
64° ENE
|
20:44
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 46m | +0m 33s | 05:26 | 22:16 | 06:00 | 21:42 | 06:31 | 21:11 | 13:51 | 151.78 |
| 6 |
06:58
↑
64° ENE
|
20:45
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 47m | +0m 31s | 05:26 | 22:16 | 05:59 | 21:43 | 06:31 | 21:11 | 13:51 | 151.80 |
| 7 |
06:58
↑
64° ENE
|
20:45
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 47m | +0m 29s | 05:26 | 22:17 | 05:59 | 21:43 | 06:31 | 21:12 | 13:51 | 151.82 |
| 8 |
06:57
↑
64° ENE
|
20:45
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 47m | +0m 27s | 05:26 | 22:17 | 05:59 | 21:44 | 06:31 | 21:12 | 13:51 | 151.84 |
| 9 |
06:57
↑
64° ENE
|
20:46
↑
296° WNW
|
13h 48m | +0m 25s | 05:26 | 22:18 | 05:59 | 21:44 | 06:31 | 21:13 | 13:51 | 151.86 |
| 10 |
06:57
↑
64° ENE
|
20:46
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 48m | +0m 23s | 05:26 | 22:18 | 05:59 | 21:45 | 06:31 | 21:13 | 13:52 | 151.88 |
| 11 |
06:57
↑
63° ENE
|
20:47
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 49m | +0m 21s | 05:25 | 22:19 | 05:59 | 21:45 | 06:31 | 21:13 | 13:52 | 151.89 |
| 12 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:47
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 49m | +0m 19s | 05:25 | 22:19 | 05:59 | 21:46 | 06:31 | 21:14 | 13:52 | 151.91 |
| 13 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:47
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 49m | +0m 17s | 05:25 | 22:20 | 05:59 | 21:46 | 06:31 | 21:14 | 13:52 | 151.93 |
| 14 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:48
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 15s | 05:25 | 22:20 | 05:59 | 21:46 | 06:31 | 21:15 | 13:53 | 151.94 |
| 15 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:48
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 13s | 05:25 | 22:20 | 05:59 | 21:47 | 06:31 | 21:15 | 13:53 | 151.96 |
| 16 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:48
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 11s | 05:26 | 22:21 | 05:59 | 21:47 | 06:31 | 21:15 | 13:53 | 151.97 |
| 17 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:49
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 09s | 05:26 | 22:21 | 05:59 | 21:47 | 06:31 | 21:16 | 13:53 | 151.98 |
| 18 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:49
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 06s | 05:26 | 22:21 | 05:59 | 21:48 | 06:31 | 21:16 | 13:53 | 151.99 |
| 19 |
06:58
↑
63° ENE
|
20:49
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 04s | 05:26 | 22:22 | 06:00 | 21:48 | 06:31 | 21:16 | 13:54 | 152.00 |
| 20 |
06:59
↑
63° ENE
|
20:49
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 02s | 05:26 | 22:22 | 06:00 | 21:48 | 06:32 | 21:16 | 13:54 | 152.01 |
| 21 |
06:59
↑
63° ENE
|
20:50
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | +0m 00s | 05:26 | 22:22 | 06:00 | 21:48 | 06:32 | 21:17 | 13:54 | 152.02 |
| 22 |
06:59
↑
63° ENE
|
20:50
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | -0m 01s | 05:26 | 22:22 | 06:00 | 21:49 | 06:32 | 21:17 | 13:54 | 152.03 |
| 23 |
06:59
↑
63° ENE
|
20:50
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | -0m 03s | 05:27 | 22:22 | 06:00 | 21:49 | 06:32 | 21:17 | 13:54 | 152.04 |
| 24 |
06:59
↑
63° ENE
|
20:50
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | -0m 05s | 05:27 | 22:23 | 06:01 | 21:49 | 06:32 | 21:17 | 13:55 | 152.05 |
| 25 |
07:00
↑
63° ENE
|
20:50
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | -0m 07s | 05:27 | 22:23 | 06:01 | 21:49 | 06:33 | 21:17 | 13:55 | 152.05 |
| 26 |
07:00
↑
63° ENE
|
20:50
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | -0m 09s | 05:28 | 22:23 | 06:01 | 21:49 | 06:33 | 21:17 | 13:55 | 152.06 |
| 27 |
07:00
↑
63° ENE
|
20:50
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 50m | -0m 11s | 05:28 | 22:23 | 06:02 | 21:49 | 06:33 | 21:17 | 13:55 | 152.06 |
| 28 |
07:01
↑
63° ENE
|
20:51
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 49m | -0m 14s | 05:28 | 22:23 | 06:02 | 21:49 | 06:34 | 21:17 | 13:56 | 152.07 |
| 29 |
07:01
↑
63° ENE
|
20:51
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 49m | -0m 16s | 05:29 | 22:23 | 06:02 | 21:49 | 06:34 | 21:18 | 13:56 | 152.07 |
| 30 |
07:01
↑
63° ENE
|
20:51
↑
297° WNW
|
13h 49m | -0m 18s | 05:29 | 22:23 | 06:03 | 21:49 | 06:34 | 21:18 | 13:56 | 152.08 |
|
All times are local for Laayoune (El Aaiun). DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in Western Sahara
When does the sun rise in Western Sahara today?
In Western Sahara, the sun rises at 06:58 local time today in the capital, Laayoune (El Aaiun). Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.
What time is sunrise in Laayoune (El Aaiun), Western Sahara?
Sunrise in Laayoune (El Aaiun) today is at 06:58 local time. Laayoune (El Aaiun) is the capital of Western Sahara.
How much does sunrise vary across Western Sahara?
Today, the earliest sunrise in Western Sahara is in Laayoune (El Aaiun) at 06:58, and the latest is in Dakhla at 07:16. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.
What's the day length in Western Sahara today?
The capital of Western Sahara, Laayoune (El Aaiun), gets about 13h 50m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.
When is solar noon in Laayoune (El Aaiun), Western Sahara?
Solar noon in Laayoune (El Aaiun) today is at 13:53. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.
When does civil twilight begin in Laayoune (El Aaiun)?
Civil twilight in Laayoune (El Aaiun) begins at 06:31 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.
What's nautical twilight in Laayoune (El Aaiun) today?
Nautical twilight in Laayoune (El Aaiun) runs from 05:59 in the morning to 21:47 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
How can I see sunrise times for other cities in Western Sahara?
This page lists today's sunrise times for cities across Western Sahara. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.