Daylight Savings Time Changes in Western Sahara 🇪🇭 (2012)
| Country: | Western Sahara |
| Capital: | Laayoune (El Aaiun) |
| Abbreviations: | EH, ESH |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +212 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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20 AUG
20 Aug 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 20 August 2012, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 20 August 2012, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 20 Aug 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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30 SEP
30 Sep 2012 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 2012, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 2012, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 2012 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
DST Changes Summary for Western Sahara
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 06 Apr | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 15 Feb | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 22 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Feb | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 23 Jan | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 05 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 14 Jan | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 18 Feb | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Dec | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Feb | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Western Sahara
Does Western Sahara use Daylight Saving Time in 2012?
Yes, Western Sahara observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2012 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Western Sahara?
The next scheduled time transition in Western Sahara will take place on Monday, 20 August 2012. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Western Sahara follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Western Sahara follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Western Sahara?
Following the shift on 20 Aug 2012, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.