Current time in Casablanca
The current time in Casablanca, Morocco is shown live on this page. Casablanca is in the Africa/Casablanca timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Casablanca observes daylight saving time, switching between WET (UTC+01:00) and WEST (UTC0:01) annually. Casablanca has a population of approximately 3.8M people. Casablanca uses MAD and the international calling code for Morocco is ++212. Other cities in the same timezone include Rabat.
Now in MA
Casablanca, Morocco
Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Standard
WET
DST
WEST
Local time guide
Time in Casablanca for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Casablanca for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently the same time as Casablanca. New York is currently 5 hours behind Casablanca.
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Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
UTC Offset
UTC+01:00
Abbreviation
GMT+1
DST
Not active
Region
Northern Africa
Country
Morocco
State / Area
Casablanca-Settat
Calling Code
+212
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Seville, approximately 449 km away. Seville uses the Europe/Madrid timezone. When it is the current time in Casablanca, the time in Seville is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Casablanca
Casablanca is located in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, in the Africa continent. The primary languages spoken here are Arabic, French. The city has a population of approximately 3.8M, ranking it #62 in Morocco by size. For timezone purposes, Casablanca uses Africa/Casablanca (UTC+01:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between WET and WEST depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Casablanca observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks fall back on February 16 (from GMT+0 to GMT+0) and clocks spring forward on March 22 (from GMT+1 to GMT+1).
Casablanca does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Casablanca
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Casablanca. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Casablanca
Based on Casablanca's latitude (33.6°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 14.2 hours, with sunrise around 4:54 AM and sunset around 7:06 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Casablanca
For work calls, the standard business window in Casablanca is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+1. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Casablanca (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 9 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Casablanca time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Casablanca and London is 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Casablanca time (9 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Casablanca switches between WET and WEST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: fall back on February 16, spring forward on March 22.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Casablanca uses MAD and the calling code for Morocco is +212. Languages spoken here include Arabic, French. The city has a population of around 3.8M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Northern Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 449 km away at Seville (CET). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
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Cities near Casablanca in different timezones
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Cities Sharing Africa/Casablanca
Rabat share the Africa/Casablanca timezone with Casablanca. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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