Current local time in Rabat, Morocco
The live clock above shows the time in Rabat. Rabat is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0 right now.
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Rabat - Salé - Zemmour - Zaer |
| Population | about 1.7 million |
| Coordinates | 34.03° N, 6.84° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Abbreviation | UTC+0 |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Rabat 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 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:16 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:28 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rabat at about 12:36 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Rabat sits at 6.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Rabat time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Kenitra | 36 km (22 mi) | same time |
| Casablanca | 86 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Meknes | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Settat | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Ksar El Kebir | 139 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Larache | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Fez | 169 km (105 mi) | same time |
| El Jadida | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Morocco
- Casablanca
- Fez
- Marrakesh
- 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 Rabat in?
Rabat is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Rabat have daylight saving time?
Rabat doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Rabat when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rabat's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 27 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).