Time Now in Smara, Morocco 🇲🇦
Lat/Long: 26.74° N, 11.67° W
Elevation: 188 m above sea level
Population rank: #91 of 473 cities in Morocco by population
Region: Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
IANA Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: +01
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Morocco: GMT
Clocks in Smara are set to UTC+01:00 under the Africa/Casablanca zone. Daylight saving time is not in effect at the moment, so the city is on its standard offset. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 188 m. Smara is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 2740 km off. Smara is a smaller locality in Morocco, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Time & Daylight in Smara
Daylight Hours in Smara
Smara gets 12h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Smara is at 07:21 and sunset in Smara is at 20:18.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 27m near the December solstice to 13h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Smara and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Smara right now.
Other Cities in Morocco with Local Time
Cities Sharing Smara's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Smara.
Weather in Smara
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Smara
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 05:56 | 07:20 | 13:50 | 17:21 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:57 | 07:21 | 13:49 | 17:21 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:57 | 07:21 | 13:49 | 17:21 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:58 | 07:22 | 13:49 | 17:20 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:59 | 07:22 | 13:49 | 17:20 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:59 | 07:23 | 13:48 | 17:20 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 06:00 | 07:23 | 13:48 | 17:20 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
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14-day Forecast for Smara
Moon Phases & Times for Smara
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
52.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:47
Next Moonset
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Tomorrow, 01:08
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Distances & Clock Changes in Smara
How Far Is Smara From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,740 km | NNE (22deg) |
| London | 2,920 km | NNE (16deg) |
| Moscow | 5,070 km | NE (37deg) |
| New York | 5,846 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Dubai | 6,612 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,737 km | SW (217deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,547 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,747 km | NW (307deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Smara?
Smara next changes its clocks on February 7, 2027, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Smara's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Smara and you would surface in the open ocean, near 26.7deg S, 168.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smara
What time is it in Smara right now?
The current local time in Smara is 09:06 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Smara follows the Africa/Casablanca time zone.
What time zone is Smara in?
Smara 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 Smara?
Is Smara on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Smara as of August 20, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Smara tonight?
The moon phase over Smara tonight is First Quarter with 52.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Smara?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Smara, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.