Daylight Savings Time Changes in Morocco 🇲🇦 (2033)
| Country: | Morocco |
| Capital: | Rabat |
| Abbreviations: | MA, MAR |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +212 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
02
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59
After
02
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00
20 NOV
20 Nov 2033 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 November 2033, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 November 2033, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 20 Nov 2033 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Before
01
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59
After
03
:
00
25 DEC
25 Dec 2033 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 December 2033, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 December 2033, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Dec 2033 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Morocco (2033)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Béni Mellal-Khénifra | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Casablanca-Settat | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Drâa-Tafilalet | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Fès-Meknès | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Guelmim-Oued Noun | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Marrakesh-Safi | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Oriental | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Rabat-Salé-Kénitra | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Souss-Massa | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
| Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | 25 Dec 2033 | 20 Nov 2033 |
DST Changes Summary for Morocco
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22 Dec | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Morocco
Does Morocco use Daylight Saving Time in 2033?
Yes, Morocco observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2033 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 Sunday, 20 November 2033. At 02:59 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 20 Nov 2033, 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.