Marrakesh no longer changes its clocks. Since Sunday, September 20, 2026 it has stayed on UTC+0, with no further change scheduled.
Marrakesh and your time
Marrakesh at a glance
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Marrakesh-Safi |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Sep 20, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 31.63° N, 8.00° W |
Which time zone Marrakesh uses
Under the Africa/Casablanca rules, the clock in Marrakesh last moved on Sunday, September 20, 2026 and now stays on UTC+0. Older devices may not know this yet, so compare with this page if a time looks wrong.
All of Morocco keeps the same time, so Marrakesh reads the same clock as Rabat.
Clock changes in Marrakesh, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour for good: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC+0 |
Marrakesh time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Marrakesh, it is 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Marrakesh no longer changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Marrakesh
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Marrakesh runs from 10 hours 5 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 13 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:41 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Marrakesh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:27 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:28 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 5 min |
When the sun is highest in Marrakesh
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Marrakesh: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Marrakesh
Every city below shares Marrakesh’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Kelaa des Srarhna | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Safi | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Settat | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Al Fqih Ben Çalah | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khouribga | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beni Mellal | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Berrechid | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Jadida | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Marrakesh today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
More cities in Morocco
All time zones and cities in Morocco
Tools for time in Marrakesh
- Convert a time to or from Marrakesh: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Marrakesh to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Marrakesh and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Marrakesh in?
Marrakesh uses the Africa/Casablanca time zone, which is UTC+0 all year.
Does Marrakesh use daylight saving time?
Not any more. The last clock change was on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and Marrakesh now stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Marrakesh and New York?
Marrakesh is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Marrakesh does not.
Is Marrakesh on the same time as Rabat?
Yes. Marrakesh and Rabat both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Marrakesh?
About 14 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.