Meknes no longer changes its clocks. Since Sunday, September 20, 2026 it has stayed on UTC+0, with no further change scheduled.
Meknes and your time
Meknes at a glance
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Fes-Meknes |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Sep 20, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 33.89° N, 5.55° W |
Time zone in Meknes
Under the Africa/Casablanca rules, the clock in Meknes 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.
Meknes is on the same time as the rest of Morocco, including the capital, Rabat.
Clock changes in Meknes, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Meknes is
A 9:00 AM start in Meknes 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 |
Since Sunday, September 20, 2026, Meknes keeps one offset all year, so any change in the gap now comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Meknes
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Day length in Meknes runs from 9 hours 54 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 25 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:37 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Meknes
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:12 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:23 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Clock time and sun time in Meknes
Meknes lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Meknes
All the places listed below keep the same time as Meknes.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khemisset | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fes | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sidi Slimane | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kenitra | 104 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khenifra | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rabat | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ksar el-Kebir | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taza | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Meknes 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
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Tools for time in Meknes
- Convert a time to or from Meknes: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Meknes to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Meknes and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Meknes in?
Meknes uses the Africa/Casablanca time zone, which is UTC+0 all year.
Does Meknes use daylight saving time?
Not any more. The last clock change was on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and Meknes now stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Meknes and New York?
Meknes 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 Meknes does not.
Is Meknes on the same time as Rabat?
Yes. Meknes and Rabat both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Meknes?
About 14 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 54 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.