Tangier no longer changes its clocks. Since Sunday, September 20, 2026 it has stayed on UTC+0, with no further change scheduled.
Tangier and your time
Tangier at a glance
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Sep 20, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 35.77° N, 5.80° W |
Tangier time zone and clock changes
Tangier 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 Devices with outdated time zone data may still expect another change.
Tangier is on the same time as the rest of Morocco, including the capital, Rabat.
Clock changes in Tangier, 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 Tangier is
When it is 9:00 AM in Tangier, 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, Tangier 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Tangier
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Over the year, daylight in Tangier grows from 9 hours 44 minutes to 14 hours 35 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 51 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Tangier
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:07 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:29 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tangier
Tangier 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.
Cities near Tangier
Only 51 km (32 mi) away, Algeciras in Spain is 1 hour ahead of Tangier. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tétouan | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Algeciras (Spain) | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Gibraltar | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Larache | 72 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ksar el-Kebir | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cadiz (Spain) | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Marbella (Spain) | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Tangier 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
Plan around the time in Tangier
- Convert a time to or from Tangier: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Tangier to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Tangier and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tangier in?
Tangier uses the Africa/Casablanca time zone, which is UTC+0 all year.
Does Tangier use daylight saving time?
Not any more. The last clock change was on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and Tangier now stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Tangier and New York?
Tangier 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 Tangier does not.
Is Tangier on the same time as Rabat?
Yes. Tangier and Rabat both use UTC+0 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tangier?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 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.