The last clock change in Laayoune was on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Since then it keeps UTC+0, and no further change is scheduled.
Laayoune and your time
Laayoune at a glance
| Country | Western Sahara |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Africa/El_Aaiun |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Sep 20, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 27.14° N, 13.19° W |
Laayoune time zone and clock changes
Under the Africa/El_Aaiun rules, the clock in Laayoune last moved on Sunday, September 20, 2026 and now stays on UTC+0. Older devices may not know this yet, so compare with this page if a time looks wrong.
Clock changes in Laayoune, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour for good: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+0 |
Time difference between Laayoune and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Laayoune is 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Laayoune no longer changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Laayoune
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Laayoune grows from 10 hours 26 minutes to 13 hours 51 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Laayoune
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:59 AM | 8:50 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:38 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 26 min |
When the sun is highest in Laayoune
The clock in Laayoune runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Laayoune
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telde (Spain) | 239 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | 244 km (152 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Laayoune today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
Plan around the time in Laayoune
- Convert a time to or from Laayoune: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Laayoune to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Laayoune and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Laayoune in?
Laayoune uses the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone, which is UTC+0 all year.
Does Laayoune use daylight saving time?
Not any more. The last clock change was on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and Laayoune now stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Laayoune and New York?
Laayoune is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Laayoune does not.
How long is the longest day in Laayoune?
About 13 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Laayoune?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Laayoune lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.