Current Local Time in Morocco (Live Clock) & Official Time Zone

Current Time in Morocco

Morocco uses one official time zone throughout the country.

What Time Zone Does Morocco Use?

Morocco has used two different official time zones in recent years: GMT (UTC+0) and GMT+1 (UTC+1). Traditionally, the country switched between these time zones during the year, particularly around the month of Ramadan.

Before Ramadan, clocks were moved back by one hour to GMT. Once Ramadan ended, Morocco returned to GMT+1.

Morocco Returns to GMT in September 2026

The Moroccan government has officially confirmed that Morocco will return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

According to Decree No. 2.26.530, clocks will be set back by one hour at 2:00 a.m., returning the country to the GMT (UTC+0) time zone.

This decision replaces the GMT+1 schedule that had been applied for most of the year.

Why Is Morocco Returning to GMT?

According to the Moroccan government, returning to GMT better matches daily life for citizens, schools, businesses and public administrations. Authorities also consider that GMT offers a better alignment with natural daylight and provides a healthier daily schedule.

What Does the Time Change Mean for Travelers?

If you are travelling to Morocco after September 20, 2026, make sure your devices have updated automatically. Airlines, train operators, hotels and tour companies will all operate using the country's official time.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Morocco return to GMT?

Morocco will officially return to GMT at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

How much will the clocks change?

Clocks will be moved back by one hour.

What will Morocco's official time zone be?

From September 20, 2026, Morocco's official time zone will be GMT (UTC+0).

Why is Morocco changing its time?

The government says the change is intended to better suit the daily needs of citizens, schools, businesses and public services while improving alignment with daylight.

Why Has Morocco Changed Its Official Time So Often?

Morocco imports a large proportion of its energy requirements. Over the years, different daylight-saving policies have been introduced to reduce electricity consumption and improve energy efficiency.

The temporary return to GMT during Ramadan was intended to make fasting easier by allowing people to wake up and break their fast closer to sunrise and sunset.

24-Hour Clock in Morocco

The 24-hour clock is widely used in Morocco for transport schedules, official documents and business. In everyday conversation, however, Moroccans usually use the 12-hour clock when speaking Darija.

For example:

• 9:00 a.m. = Tesoud d sbah
• 8:00 p.m. = Tmnia d lil

Morocco International Dialling Code

The international dialling code for Morocco is +212. For example, to call the Rabat number 0537 75 00 01, dial +212 537 75 00 01.