Current local time in Tangier, Morocco
The live clock above shows the time in Tangier. Tangier is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0 right now.
| Country | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Region | Tanger - Tétouan |
| Population | about 719,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.75° N, 5.83° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Abbreviation | UTC+0 |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tangier 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 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:29 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tangier at about 12:32 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tangier sits at 5.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Tangier time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tangier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tangier |
|---|---|---|
| Algeciras, Spain | 54 km (33 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 59 km (37 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Larache | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Ksar El Kebir | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Cadiz, Spain | 94 km (59 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Marbella, Spain | 121 km (75 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Malaga, Spain | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Kenitra | 178 km (110 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Morocco
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Fez
- Marrakesh
- Agadir
- Meknes
- Kenitra
- Oujda
- Safi
- Er Rachidia
- Ksar El Kebir
- Laayoune
- Taza
- El Jadida
- Settat
- Larache
- Goulimine
Questions people ask
What time zone is Tangier in?
Tangier is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Tangier have daylight saving time?
Tangier doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Tangier when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tangier's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 23 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).