Morocco Ramadan 2026: Clocks Move Back 60 Minutes

This temporary change will officially take place on Sunday, February 15, at 3 a.m. The suspension of daylight saving time (GMT+1) is an annual administrative measure designed to ease Moroccans’ daily constraints by aligning working and school hours with the specific requirements of the holy month. The kingdom will return to its usual time zone at the end of this period.

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According to projections by the International Astronomy Center, the first day of Ramadan 1447 is expected to fall on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in most Muslim countries. Scientific calculations indicate that observing the lunar crescent will be technically impossible on Tuesday, February 17, postponing the night of uncertainty until the following day for visual confirmation.

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Morocco is also among the geographical areas offering the most favorable observation conditions. Astronomical data specify that the lunar crescent will remain visible above Rabat’s horizon for 73 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, February 18.