Morocco's Transition Back to GMT+1
In a significant update, Morocco will officially revert to GMT+1 at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 22, 2026, when clocks will be set forward by one hour to display 3:00 AM. This transition back to the standard legal time aligns with an announcement from the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, marking an important shift in the nation’s timekeeping.
End of Ramadan Time Adjustments
This adjustment signifies the conclusion of the temporary time alteration that the country adopted during the holy month of Ramadan. On February 15, Morocco set its clocks back by one hour to return to GMT, a move designed to better align daily schedules with the rhythms of life during this sacred period, particularly regarding work and prayer timings. The legal framework allowing for such time changes was established under decree n°2-18-855 issued on October 26, 2018, which permanently set GMT+1 as the country's legal reference time. This decree allows for specific adjustments during Ramadan, facilitated by regulatory provisions issued by the Prime Minister.
As reported by article19.ma.
