Current local time in Marrakesh, Morocco
The live clock above shows the time in Marrakesh. Marrakesh is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0 right now.
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz |
| Population | about 856,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.63° N, 8.00° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Abbreviation | UTC+0 |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Marrakesh doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:27 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 6:20 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:27 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Marrakesh at about 12:41 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun, because Marrakesh sits at 8.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Marrakesh time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Marrakesh |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Marrakesh |
|---|---|---|
| Safi | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Settat | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| El Jadida | 188 km (117 mi) | same time |
| Agadir | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Casablanca | 222 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Rabat | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Kenitra | 322 km (200 mi) | same time |
| Er Rachidia | 337 km (210 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Morocco
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Fez
- Agadir
- Tangier
- Meknes
- Kenitra
- Oujda
- Safi
- Er Rachidia
- Ksar El Kebir
- Laayoune
- Taza
- El Jadida
- Settat
- Larache
- Goulimine
Questions people ask
What time zone is Marrakesh in?
Marrakesh is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Marrakesh have daylight saving time?
Marrakesh doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Marrakesh when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Marrakesh's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).