Time in Marrakech, Morocco
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
When Marrakech changes its clocks
Marrakech is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Marrakech keeps standard time at UTC+00:00 for most of the year, and moves to summer time at UTC+01:00 during its summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Marrakech does not follow a simple summer/winter pattern — its zone changes more than twice in some years. Treat any rule of thumb you have memorised for this location as unreliable, and check the actual dates below.
Next change
7 February 2027 — clocks move back by 1 hour, from UTC+01:00 to UTC+00:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 15 February 2026 — back to UTC+00:00
- 22 March 2026 — forward to UTC+01:00
- 7 February 2027 — back to UTC+00:00
- 14 March 2027 — forward to UTC+01:00
- 23 January 2028 — back to UTC+00:00
- 5 March 2028 — forward to UTC+01:00
When the gap to Marrakech changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Marrakech:
London (United Kingdom)
- From 25 October 2026: Marrakech is 1 hour ahead of London
- From 7 February 2027: Marrakech is on the same clock
- From 14 March 2027: Marrakech is 1 hour ahead of London
- From 28 March 2027: Marrakech is on the same clock
Paris (France)
- From 25 October 2026: Marrakech is on the same clock
- From 7 February 2027: Marrakech is 1 hour behind Paris
- From 14 March 2027: Marrakech is on the same clock
- From 28 March 2027: Marrakech is 1 hour behind Paris
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- From 7 February 2027: Marrakech is 4 hours behind Dubai
- From 14 March 2027: Marrakech is 3 hours behind Dubai
Daylight and the sun over Marrakech
Marrakech sits at 31.63°, -8.00°
Longest day
14h 13m of daylight
Shortest day
10h 05m of daylight
Yearly swing
4h 08m between them
Clock time versus solar time
When the clock in Marrakech reads 12:00, the sun is not yet overhead — the civil clock runs 32 minutes ahead of mean solar time here.
During summer time that gap widens to 1 hour 32 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
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Best Times to Contact Marrakech
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Marrakech, Morocco • 08:15 local time
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Business hours: 09:00 - 18:00 | Weekend: Sunday, Saturday | Lunch: 13:00 - 14:30
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Places related to Marrakech
Cities that share a clock, a country, or an offset
On exactly the same clock as Marrakech
These share the Africa/Casablanca zone, so they keep the same time as Marrakech and change their clocks on the same dates.
Same offset (UTC+00:00), different part of the world
These sit in other countries but keep the same standard offset as Marrakech. They will not necessarily change clocks on the same dates, so the match can be seasonal rather than permanent.
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Common Questions About Marrakech Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Marrakech in?
Marrakech operates in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, currently UTC+00:00 (UTC+01:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Marrakech observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Marrakech shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC+00:00 and UTC+01:00. The next change is on 7 February 2027.
What's the time difference between Marrakech and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Marrakech clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official Africa/Casablanca time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Marrakech?
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Time Zone Facts About Marrakech
Interesting information about Marrakech's time
IANA identifier
Africa/Casablanca
Standard offset
UTC+00:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC+01:00
Region
Africa