Geographic position of Kenitra
Kenitra is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.2610° N, 6.5802° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,814 km (2,370 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,205 km (3,856 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,833 km (8,595 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 605 km (376 mi) west
Kenitra lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Kenitra
With a population of 470,949, Kenitra ranks as the 10th most populous city in Morocco, out of 179 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kenitra
Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA / GMME) is a major international airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Kenitra.
Current local time at the airport is 18:20:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Kenitra
Kenitra uses the IANA time zone identifier Africa/Casablanca. The current local offset is UTC+1 / +01.
2026
Previous change: Standard time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / +00 to UTC+1 / +01.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / +01 to UTC+0 / +00.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Kenitra
Business hours in Kenitra (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Kenitra
Compare time in Kenitra with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kenitra in?
Kenitra follows the Africa/Casablanca time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kenitra at UTC+1.
What time is it in Kenitra right now?
The current local time in Kenitra is 18:20:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kenitra observe daylight saving time?
No. Kenitra is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kenitra?
Kenitra is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kenitra?
Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) is the nearest airport to Kenitra, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:20:26.
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