Daylight Savings Time Changes in Morocco 🇲🇦 (2013)
| Country: | Morocco |
| Capital: | Rabat |
| Abbreviations: | MA, MAR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +212 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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10 AUG
10 Aug 2013 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 10 August 2013, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 10 Aug 2013 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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27 OCT
27 Oct 2013 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 October 2013, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 October 2013, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Oct 2013 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Morocco (2013)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Béni Mellal-Khénifra | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Casablanca-Settat | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Drâa-Tafilalet | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Fès-Meknès | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Guelmim-Oued Noun | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Marrakesh-Safi | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Oriental | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Souss-Massa | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
| Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | 10 Aug 2013 | 27 Oct 2013 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Morocco
Does Morocco use Daylight Saving Time in 2013?
Yes, Morocco observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2013 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, 10 August 2013. At 01:59 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 10 Aug 2013, 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.