Morocco Returns to GMT: Ramadan 2026 Time Change & Updates | February 15, 2024

Morocco will revert to Greenwich Signify Time (GMT) on Sunday, February 15, 2026, ahead of the upcoming month of Ramadan. The decision, announced by multiple Moroccan media outlets, including Medias24, L’Economiste, and Telquel.ma, marks a return to standard time after a period of daylight saving time. The shift to GMT is an annual practice in Morocco, timed to coincide with the start of Ramadan, allowing for adjustments to prayer times and daily routines during the holy month. Morocco World News reported a reminder of the change, noting it takes effect the day before the anticipated start of Ramadan. Administrations in Morocco will adopt continuous working hours during Ramadan, according to Hespress Français, further aligning schedules with the time change. Yabiladi.com also confirmed the return to GMT on February 23, though other sources indicate the 15th as the correct date. The discrepancy in dates between Yabiladi.com and other sources has not been clarified. The move to GMT is intended to facilitate the observance of Ramadan, a period of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims. The precise date for the start of Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the new moon, and the timing of the time change is coordinated to accommodate this religious observance.