Current Time in Casablanca

About Casablanca Time Zone

Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the economic and business capital of the country, home to approximately 3.7 million city residents and 5 million in the greater area. It operates on Western European Time, but Morocco's DST rules are unique — the country observes summer time but suspends it during Ramadan, causing two clock changes per Ramadan period. This makes Morocco's effective UTC offset particularly complex to track. Casablanca is home to the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa and the 7th largest in the world, with a minaret reaching 210 meters — the world's tallest. The mosque is built partially over the Atlantic Ocean, a breathtaking engineering feat. Casablanca's port is the busiest in North Africa and one of the largest artificial ports in the world. The city is Morocco's industrial and commercial engine, generating the majority of the country's industrial output. The famous 1942 film Casablanca, though not actually filmed here, cemented the city's romantic global image.

• Time Zone Name: WET / WEST (with Ramadan suspension)
• IANA Identifier: Africa/Casablanca
• UTC Offset: UTC+1 (currently, varies)
• DST: Yes — but suspended during Ramadan (complex rules)
• Country: Morocco
• Coordinates: 33.57°N, 7.59°W
• Population: ~3.7 million (city) / ~5 million (metro)
• Famous For: Hassan II Mosque (largest in Africa), North Africa's busiest port, Art Deco architecture, 1942 film namesake

Morocco observes summer time but suspends it during Ramadan. Transitions vary annually. The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Casablanca, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Casablanca, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.