Current local time in Meknes, Morocco
The live clock above shows the time in Meknes. Meknes is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0 right now.
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Meknès - Tafilalet |
| Population | about 622,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.90° N, 5.56° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Abbreviation | UTC+0 |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Meknes 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 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:11 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:23 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Meknes at about 12:31 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 22 minutes ahead of the sun, because Meknes sits at 5.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Meknes time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Meknes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Meknes |
|---|---|---|
| Fez | 54 km (34 mi) | same time |
| Kenitra | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Rabat | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Ksar El Kebir | 129 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Taza | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Larache | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Casablanca | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Tangier | 207 km (129 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Morocco
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Fez
- Marrakesh
- Agadir
- Tangier
- Kenitra
- Oujda
- Safi
- Er Rachidia
- Ksar El Kebir
- Laayoune
- Taza
- El Jadida
- Settat
- Larache
- Goulimine
Questions people ask
What time zone is Meknes in?
Meknes is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Meknes have daylight saving time?
Meknes doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Meknes when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Meknes's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 22 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).