What time zone is Dchira in?

Dchira uses Western Sahara Time (GMT, UTC+0) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/El_Aaiun.

Does Dchira observe daylight saving time?

No. Dchira uses GMT (UTC+0) all year.

Current Time in Dchira, Western Sahara

6:50:43 AM

06:50:43

Friday, October 16, 2026

GMT (Western Sahara Time) · UTC

Africa/El_Aaiun

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Dchira

Sunrise6:52 AMSolar noon12:37 PMSunset6:22 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Western Sahara
Administrative area
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Practical

Country languages: Arabic
Dialing code: +212
Population: 1,745
Elevation: 96 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 27° 01' N / 13° 03' W

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Clock changes in Dchira

Sunday, February 15, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM GMT+12:00 AM GMT
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunday, March 22, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM GMT3:00 AM GMT+1
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, September 20, 2026past
Clock change
2:00 AM GMT+11:00 AM GMT
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Solar noon: 12:37 PM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 30 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:28 AM – 6:46 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:01 AM – 7:13 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:34 AM – 7:40 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination30%

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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:52 AM (east, 99.6°)
Sunset: 6:22 PM (west, 260.2°)
Day length: 11 hr 30 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:37 PM (54.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:28 AM – 6:46 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:01 AM – 7:13 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:34 AM – 7:40 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:13 PM (southeast, 121.6°)
Moonset: 10:29 PM (southwest, 238.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, October 16	6:52 AM	6:22 PM	11 hr 30 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:52 AM	6:21 PM	11 hr 29 min	1 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:53 AM	6:20 PM	11 hr 27 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:54 AM	6:19 PM	11 hr 26 min	1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:54 AM	6:18 PM	11 hr 24 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:55 AM	6:18 PM	11 hr 23 min	1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:55 AM	6:17 PM	11 hr 21 min	1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Western Sahara

Sat, Feb 27, 2027Independence Day
Mon, Mar 8, 2027First Martyr
Tue, Mar 9, 2027End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Dchira in?: Dchira uses Western Sahara Time (GMT, UTC+0) all year. Its IANA time zone is Africa/El_Aaiun.
When is the next clock change in Dchira?: No clock changes are scheduled for Dchira in the next 12 months
Does Dchira observe daylight saving time?: No. Dchira uses GMT (UTC+0) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Dchira?: Dchira is UTC+0 all year