Daylight Savings Time Changes in Morocco 🇲🇦 (1976)
| Country: | Morocco |
| Capital: | Rabat |
| Abbreviations: | MA, MAR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +212 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 APR
30 Apr 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 30 April 1976, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 30 April 1976, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1976 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
31 JUL
31 Jul 1976 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 31 July 1976, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 31 July 1976, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 31 Jul 1976 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Morocco (1976)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Béni Mellal-Khénifra | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Casablanca-Settat | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Drâa-Tafilalet | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Fès-Meknès | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Guelmim-Oued Noun | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Marrakesh-Safi | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Oriental | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Souss-Massa | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
| Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | 30 Apr 1976 | 31 Jul 1976 |
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 1976?
Yes, Morocco observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1976 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 Friday, 30 April 1976. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
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 30 Apr 1976, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.