Morocco reverts to Greenwich Mean Time on February 15
Morocco will turn back its clocks to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aligning daily life with the holy month of Ramadan's onset around February 19. This annual shift from the current GMT+1 standard follows a 2018 royal decree, easing fasting schedules by syncing prayer times and routines with earlier sunrises during winter. Households, schools, and businesses prepare for the change, which promises more morning light but shorter evenings.
Public discourse on social media highlights relief among citizens weary of the extra hour amid chilly mornings, while economists note its role in harmonizing with European partners post-Ramadan. Clocks advance again on March 22 to resume GMT+1, resuming the cycle that balances productivity and tradition. The Ministry of Digital Transition oversees the transition, urging timely adjustments to avoid disruptions in transport and services.
This ritual reinforces Morocco's adaptive time policy, debated for potential permanence to boost health and energy savings, yet tied firmly to religious observance.
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