Current Time in Dakhla, Western Sahara

3:51:04 PM

15:51:04

+00 · UTC

Africa/El_Aaiun

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Time zone details

Dakhla is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Dakhla

Sunrise6:51 AMSolar noon12:57 PMSunset7:02 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Dakhla in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Western Sahara
Administrative area
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Practical

Languages
Arabic
Dialing code
+212
Population
106,277
Elevation
Approximately 6 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
23° 41' N / 15° 57' W
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All times shown relative to Dakhla local time

Clock changes in Dakhla

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    3:00 AM +012:00 AM +00

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM +003:00 AM +01

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  3. past

    Time-zone designation changes

    2:00 AM +011:00 AM +00

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 10 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination65%
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Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 10 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(67.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 10 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 08 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 06 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 05 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 04 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 02 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Dakhla

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Time context

Dakhla follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Laayoune

Current time offsetUTC (+00)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Western Sahara

  1. Independence Day
  2. First Martyr
  3. End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

Nearby scheduled airports for Dakhla, Western Sahara

Dakhla AirportVILLarge airport4.6 km northeast

Source: OurAirports record · VIL / GMMH

About 4.6 km (2.9 mi) northeast of Dakhla

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Dakhla in?
Dakhla currently uses UTC. Its IANA time zone is Africa/El_Aaiun.
When is the next clock change in Dakhla?
No clock changes are scheduled for Dakhla in the next 12 months
Is Dakhla currently on daylight saving time?
Dakhla is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Dakhla right now?
Dakhla is currently UTC