When will Morocco switch back to GMT?

Morocco will revert to GMT after the summer of 2026, likely in late September or early October. The exact date will be announced later.

Why is Morocco changing its time zone?

The government decided to end the year-round GMT+1 policy, which had been in place since 2018, due to public criticism and studies showing negative impacts on daily life, schools, and businesses.

Will Morocco still observe Ramadan time changes?

The announcement does not specify, but previously Morocco temporarily reverted to GMT during Ramadan. The new policy may or may not include such adjustments; details are pending.

Morocco to Return to GMT After Summer

Morocco will revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) after the summer of 2026, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The decision ends the country's year-round observance of GMT+1, which had been in place since 2018.

According to the government statement, the change will take effect at the end of the summer season, with clocks set back one hour. The move aligns Morocco with its legal time zone and follows public consultations and studies on the economic and social impacts of the previous time policy.

Morocco had adopted permanent daylight saving time (GMT+1) in October 2018, with brief returns to GMT during Ramadan. The policy had been criticized for disrupting daily life, school schedules, and business operations.

The exact date of the switch will be announced later, but it is expected to occur in late September or early October 2026, after the summer solstice.