Current local time in Laayoune, Morocco
The live clock above shows the time in Laayoune. Laayoune is in the Africa/El Aaiun time zone, UTC+0 right now.
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Laâyoune - Boujdour - Sakia El Hamra |
| Population | about 182,000 |
| Coordinates | 27.15° N, 13.20° W |
| Time zone | Africa/El Aaiun |
| Abbreviation | UTC+0 |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Laayoune doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:58 AM | 8:50 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:37 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Laayoune at about 1:01 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 53 minutes ahead of the sun, because Laayoune sits at 13.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Laayoune time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Laayoune |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Laayoune |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas, Spain | 244 km (151 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | 334 km (208 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Goulimine | 368 km (229 mi) | same time |
| Agadir | 505 km (314 mi) | same time |
| Safi | 690 km (429 mi) | same time |
| Funchal, Portugal | 707 km (439 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Marrakesh | 708 km (440 mi) | same time |
| El Jadida | 815 km (506 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Morocco
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Fez
- Marrakesh
- Agadir
- Tangier
- Meknes
- Kenitra
- Oujda
- Safi
- Er Rachidia
- Ksar El Kebir
- Taza
- El Jadida
- Settat
- Larache
- Goulimine
Questions people ask
What time zone is Laayoune in?
Laayoune is in the Africa/El Aaiun time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Laayoune have daylight saving time?
Laayoune doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Laayoune when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Laayoune's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 53 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).