Geographic position of Marrakesh
Marrakesh is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.6342° N, 7.9999° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,522 km (2,188 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,497 km (4,037 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,540 km (8,413 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 758 km (471 mi) west
Marrakesh 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 Marrakesh
With a population of 995,871, Marrakesh ranks as the 5th most populous city in Morocco, out of 179 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Marrakesh
Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK / GMMX) is a major international airport serving Marrakesh directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:20:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Marrakesh
Marrakesh 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 Marrakesh
Business hours in Marrakesh (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 Marrakesh
Compare time in Marrakesh with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Marrakesh in?
Marrakesh 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 Marrakesh at UTC+1.
What time is it in Marrakesh right now?
The current local time in Marrakesh is 18:20:28 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Marrakesh observe daylight saving time?
No. Marrakesh is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Marrakesh?
Marrakesh is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Marrakesh?
Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is the airport serving Marrakesh. The current local time at the airport is 18:20:28.
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