Current Time in Essaouira, Morocco 🇲🇦
Lat/Long: 31.51° N, 9.77° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 473 cities in Morocco by population
Region: Marrakesh-Safi
IANA Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT+1
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Morocco: GMT
Essaouira is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Essaouira, Morocco, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Essaouira
Essaouira gets 14h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Essaouira is at 06:33 and sunset in Essaouira is at 20:44.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 05m near the December solstice to 14h 12m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 04:51 | 06:33 | 13:39 | 17:18 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:51 | 06:33 | 13:39 | 17:18 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:51 | 06:33 | 13:39 | 17:18 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:51 | 06:33 | 13:39 | 17:18 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:51 | 06:34 | 13:39 | 17:19 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:51 | 06:34 | 13:40 | 17:19 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:51 | 06:34 | 13:40 | 17:19 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Essaouira
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Moon Phases & Times for Essaouira
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How Far Is Essaouira From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,180 km | NNE (24deg) |
| London | 2,359 km | NNE (17deg) |
| Moscow | 4,538 km | NE (39deg) |
| New York | 5,732 km | WNW (299deg) |
| Dubai | 6,312 km | ENE (79deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,271 km | SW (217deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,240 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,569 km | NW (308deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Essaouira?
Essaouira next changes its clocks on February 7, 2027, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Essaouira's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Essaouira and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.5deg S, 170.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Essaouira
What time is it in Essaouira right now?
The current local time in Essaouira is 23:01 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Essaouira follows the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
What time zone is Essaouira in?
Essaouira uses the Africa/Casablanca IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Essaouira?
Is Essaouira on daylight saving time right now?
No — Essaouira is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Essaouira today?
Today in Essaouira: sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset is at 20:44, giving 14h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Essaouira tonight?
The moon phase over Essaouira tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Essaouira?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Essaouira, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.