Local Time in Laayoune, Western Sahara
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- IANA Zone
- Africa/El_Aaiun
- Country
- Western Sahara
- Continent
- Africa
Latest news in Laayoune
- The Future of Western Sahara Runs Down the Donald J. Trump HighwayPolitico · 19d ago
- Western Sahara Population 2026World Population Review · 7d ago
- Photos show life in Western Sahara, a territory no country officially ownsBusiness Insider · 182d ago
- New French envoy promotes investment during visit to Morocco’s Sahara regionThe Arab Weekly · 91d ago
- US Backs Morocco Ammonia Plan With First Funds for Disputed AreaBloomberg.com · 66d ago
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Laayoune or El Aaiún is the largest city of the disputed territory of Western Sahara, with a population of 262,791 in 2024. The city is the de jure capital of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, though it is under de facto Moroccan administration as occupied territory. The modern city is thought to have been founded by the Spanish captain Antonio de Oro in 1938. From 1958 it became the administrative capital of the Spanish Sahara, administered by the Governor General of Spanish West Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Laayoune right now?
- The current time in Laayoune, Western Sahara is 06:11:44 PM (GMT+1), which is UTC+1.
- What time zone is Laayoune in?
- Laayoune uses the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+1, UTC+1.
- Does Laayoune observe daylight saving time?
- No. Laayoune does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+1 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Laayoune?
- Laayoune is currently UTC+1 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).