Current Time in Casablanca, Morocco
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
المغرب
Dialling: +212
City Details
Casablanca
الدار البيضاء
Lat: 33.5731° N
Long: 7.5898° W
Population: 3,600,000
Time Zone
Africa/Casablanca
GMT+1
Public Holidays in Morocco
Labour Day
Eid Ash-Shughl
Enthronement
Eid Al-Ârch
Zikra Oued Ed-Dahab
Oued Ed-Dahab Day
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Overview
Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and its economic engine, with approximately 4.37 million residents in the city proper and over 6.8 million in the Casablanca-Settat region as of 2025. It handles over 33% of Morocco's industrial production and approximately 53% of the country's total financial transactions. The Hassan II Mosque — rising 210m above the Atlantic coast — is the world's second-largest mosque and the largest outside Saudi Arabia.
Administrative Region
Casablanca-Settat Region
MA-CAS
Local Currency
د.م.
Metadata
- Web Domain.ma
- ISO CodeMA-CAS
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The area was inhabited by the Berber Zenata tribe for centuries, and the Portuguese established a trading post called Casa Branca (White House) in the 15th century. After being destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, the town was rebuilt by Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah as Dar el Beida (Arabic for White House). Modern Casablanca grew dramatically under the French Protectorate from 1912, designed by Resident-General Hubert Lyautey and architect Henri Prost as Morocco's commercial capital.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Hassan II Mosque — world's second largest mosque
- •Mohammed V Square — Art Deco Mauresque architecture
- •The Corniche — Atlantic beachfront boulevard
- •Old Medina and Central Market
- •Villa des Arts — contemporary Moroccan art
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Hassan II Mosque is one of the world's great pieces of 20th-century architecture — book a guided tour and arrive early. The Art Deco Mauresque architecture of the city centre (around Mohammed V Square) is largely overlooked but genuinely impressive. The Corniche beachfront boulevard runs along the Atlantic coast and has good seafood restaurants. Ramadan dramatically changes the city's rhythm — research dates before visiting. The medina is smaller and less touristed than Fez or Marrakech.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Built on a flat Atlantic coastal plain with no significant natural relief. The city sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean on Morocco's west coast, at approximately 50m above sea level. The surrounding Chaouia plateau — one of Morocco's most fertile agricultural regions — stretches inland. The coast is rocky in some sections with sandy beaches near the Corniche.
Climate Stats
Mediterranean / semi-arid (Köppen Csa/BSh border)
Avg Summer
22°C
Avg Winter
13°C
Annual Rainfall
400 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Casablanca
What timezone is Casablanca in?↓
Casablanca is in the Africa/Casablanca time zone (Africa/Casablanca), currently UTCGMT+1.
Does Morocco observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Morocco does not observe daylight saving time. Casablanca stays on Casablanca (UTCGMT+1) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is Casablanca?↓
Casablanca stands for Africa/Casablanca. It is UTCGMT+1 and is the standard time used in Morocco.
How many hours ahead is Casablanca compared to London?↓
Casablanca is 1 hour ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 0 hours.
What is the time difference between Casablanca and New York?↓
Casablanca is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Casablanca?↓
The time displayed for Casablanca is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+1 mean for Casablanca?↓
UTCGMT+1 means Casablanca is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Casablanca?↓
Standard business hours in Casablanca are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Casablanca (UTCGMT+1). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Morocco national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Casablanca and London?↓
Casablanca is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.