Morocco will return to the GMT time zone on Sunday, September 20, 2026, according to Decree No. 2.26.530 published in the Bulletin officiel. The legal time will be delayed by 60 minutes at 2:00 a.m., meaning clocks must be set back one hour to mark the transition from GMT+1 back to GMT.
How will the time change work?
The transition occurs during the night between Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. According to the official decree, when the clock reaches 2:00 a.m., it will be reset to 1:00 a.m.
Why is this change happening now?
The measure follows an announcement made by the head of government in late June. The decree specifies the exact modalities for the return to the GMT time zone at the end of the summer season, acting in accordance with existing legal time provisions.
What may happen next?
Following the implementation of Decree No. 2.26.530, the Kingdom may maintain this GMT alignment until further official decrees are issued. Future adjustments to the legal time could likely follow similar administrative processes involving the Government Council and publication in the Bulletin officiel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly does the time change occur?
The change takes place at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
How many minutes will the clock be moved?
The legal time will be delayed by 60 minutes.
Which time zones are involved in this transition?
Morocco will move from GMT+1 back to GMT.
How do you think this shift back to GMT will affect your daily routine?
