Standard TimeEET |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Tripoli |
Wazin time compared to Beijing time (China) |
6 hours ahead |
Overview of Wazin, Libya
Wazin is a small town on the northwestern border of Libya, administratively part of Nerut Governorate. It is located on the Libyan-Tunisian border, only about 1 kilometer from the Tunisian border, and is one of the important land routes between the two countries.
Geography and strategic location
Wazzin is situated on the edge of the Nafusa Mountains at an altitude of about 600 meters above sea level and has a semi-arid climate. Due to its proximity to the Tunisian Dalbeida Pass, it has historically been a hub for trade and population movements in North Africa, and during the Libyan civil war in 2011, Ouazin became a key node for the movement of refugees and the transportation of goods.
Economic and Social Characteristics
The local economy is based on border trade, livestock and small-scale agriculture, and the population is mostly Berber. The town's infrastructure is relatively simple, with border checkpoints and basic services. In recent years, cross-border activity in Wazzin has been sporadically closed due to the political situation in Libya, but it remains a barometer of regional economic interaction.
Cultural significance
Wazzin retains a traditional North African architectural style, with low-slung mud-brick houses blending into the desert environment. As a border town, it reflects the intermingling of Libyan and Tunisian cultures, with a mix of goods and languages common in local markets.
Wazin Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-26
Sunrise Time
07:47
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19:12
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