Daylight Savings Time Changes in Western Sahara 🇪🇭 (2018)
| 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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59
After
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13 MAY
13 May 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 13 May 2018, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 13 May 2018, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 13 May 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
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59
After
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17 JUN
17 Jun 2018 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 17 June 2018, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 17 June 2018, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 17 Jun 2018 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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 2018?
Yes, Western Sahara observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2018 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 Sunday, 13 May 2018. At 02:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 13 May 2018, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.