Time in Casablanca, Morocco now
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WS
Western European Time
UTC+1
No DST
Casablanca
Grand Casablanca, Morocco
29 Jul 2026
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Morocco: common questions
What is the current time in Casablanca, Morocco?
Casablanca operates on Western European Time (WET), which is UTC+0 during winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST), which is UTC+1 during summer. To find the current time in Casablanca, add 0 hours to UTC during winter months and 1 hour during summer months. Note that during Ramadan, Morocco temporarily reverts to standard time.
Does Casablanca, Morocco observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Casablanca and the rest of Morocco observe Daylight Saving Time, typically staying on Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) for most of the year. However, during Ramadan, the country temporarily reverts to standard time (WET, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Casablanca and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Casablanca is the same time as London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 1 hour behind when the UK is on BST (summer). During Morocco's summer (when WEST is in effect), Casablanca is the same time as London during BST.
New York (EST/EDT): Casablanca is 5 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer). During Morocco's summer (when WEST is in effect), add 1 more hour.
Tokyo (JST): Casablanca is 9 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Morocco's summer (when WEST is in effect), Casablanca is 8 hours behind Tokyo.
New York (EST/EDT): Casablanca is 5 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer). During Morocco's summer (when WEST is in effect), add 1 more hour.
Tokyo (JST): Casablanca is 9 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Morocco's summer (when WEST is in effect), Casablanca is 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What are other major cities in Morocco?
Morocco's major cities include Rabat (the capital), Fez, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, and Meknes. Casablanca is the largest city and economic capital.
What is Casablanca, Morocco known for?
Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic hub, known for the Hassan II Mosque (one of the largest mosques in the world), the Art Deco architecture in the city center, the Corniche waterfront, and as a major port and business center. The city is also famous from the classic film 'Casablanca' and its modern, cosmopolitan character.