Timezones in Western Sahara 
Western Sahara Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Western Sahara from anywhere in the world. Western Sahara follows a single official timezone: WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Western Sahara
Western European Summer Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
08:21:01 AM
Western Sahara Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Western Sahara, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa/El_Aaiun | WEST | Western European Summer Time | UTC+01:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 1 Cities in Western Sahara
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laayoune Western Sahara | 08:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | Africa/El_Aaiun | 196,331 |