Rabat no longer changes its clocks. Since Sunday, September 20, 2026 it has stayed on UTC+0, with no further change scheduled.
Rabat and your time
Rabat at a glance
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Rabat-Salé-Kénitra |
| Capital of | Morocco |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Sep 20, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 34.01° N, 6.83° W |
Time zone in Rabat
Rabat follows the Africa/Casablanca time zone, which changed its rules recently. The last clock change was on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and the tz database lists none after it. Devices with outdated time zone data may still expect another change.
As the capital of Morocco, Rabat shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Rabat, 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 |
Time difference between Rabat and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Rabat, 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 |
Since Sunday, September 20, 2026, Rabat 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 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.
Daylight in Rabat
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Rabat runs from 9 hours 53 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 25 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:43 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Rabat
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:16 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:29 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Rabat
Rabat lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Rabat
All the places listed below keep the same time as Rabat.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenitra | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mohammedia | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khemisset | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Casablanca | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sidi Slimane | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bouskoura | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dar Bouazza | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Berrechid | 109 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Rabat 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 Rabat
- Convert a time to or from Rabat: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Rabat to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Rabat and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rabat in?
Rabat uses the Africa/Casablanca time zone, which is UTC+0 all year.
Does Rabat use daylight saving time?
Not any more. The last clock change was on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and Rabat now stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Rabat and New York?
Rabat 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 Rabat does not.
How long is the longest day in Rabat?
About 14 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 53 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.