Current Time in Dakhla, Western Sahara

11:43:56 PM

23:43:56

GMT (Western Sahara Time) · UTC

Africa/El_Aaiun

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Time zone details

Dakhla stays on GMT (UTC+0) all year

Daylight in Dakhla

Sunrise7:08 AMSolar noon12:47 PMSunset6:26 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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 18 min1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination76%
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Friday, October 30, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 18 min1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(52.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 18 min1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 17 min1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 15 min1 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 14 min1 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 13 min1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 12 min1 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 11 min1 min 8 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