Current Time in Dakhla, Western Sahara

2:54:23 AM

02:54:23

GMT (Western Sahara Time) · 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

Sunrise7:01 AMSolar noon12:49 PMSunset6:36 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

Country 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 ends

    3:00 AM GMT+12:00 AM GMT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM GMT3:00 AM GMT+1

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  3. past

    Clock change

    2:00 AM GMT+11:00 AM GMT

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Western Sahara daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 35 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination30%
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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 35 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(57.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 35 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 34 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 33 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 31 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 30 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 29 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 28 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Dakhla

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Plan around Dakhla

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 uses Western Sahara Time (GMT, UTC+0) all year. 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
Does Dakhla observe daylight saving time?
No. Dakhla uses GMT (UTC+0) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Dakhla?
Dakhla is UTC+0 all year