Daylight Savings Time Changes in Morocco 🇲🇦 (1945)
| Country: | Morocco |
| Capital: | Rabat |
| Abbreviations: | MA, MAR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +212 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
17 NOV
17 Nov 1945 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 17 November 1945, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 17 November 1945, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 17 Nov 1945 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Morocco (1945)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Béni Mellal-Khénifra | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Casablanca-Settat | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Drâa-Tafilalet | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Fès-Meknès | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Guelmim-Oued Noun | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Marrakesh-Safi | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Oriental | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Souss-Massa | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
| Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | - | 17 Nov 1945 |
DST Changes Summary for Morocco
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 06 Apr | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 15 Feb | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 22 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 07 Feb | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 23 Jan | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 05 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 14 Jan | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 18 Feb | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Dec | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Feb | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Morocco
Does Morocco use Daylight Saving Time in 1945?
Yes, Morocco observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1945 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Morocco?
The next scheduled time transition in Morocco will take place on Saturday, 17 November 1945. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Morocco follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Morocco follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Morocco?
Following the shift on 17 Nov 1945, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.