🇲🇦 What Time Zone Is Morocco In?
Morocco time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+1 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+1 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM (UTC+1 → UTC) · Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC → UTC+1) |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Morocco and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 1 hour ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| London | 1 hour ahead | same time |
| New York | 6 hours ahead | 5 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | 4 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 8 hours behind | 8 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Morocco is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Morocco time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Morocco use?
Morocco uses Africa/Casablanca. Its offset is UTC+1 in January and the same in July.
Does Morocco observe daylight saving time?
Its clocks change. In 2026, clocks in Africa/Casablanca change twice: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM (UTC+1 → UTC); Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC → UTC+1).
What is the time difference between Morocco and New York?
In January Morocco is 6 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Morocco and India?
In January Morocco is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.