Morocco to Revert to Daylight Saving Time as Ramadan Ends, Sparking Controversy

Morocco will switch back to GMT+1 on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 2 a.m., by advancing the time by 60 minutes, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Public Administration Reform announced. This change comes after the holy month of Ramadan, which began on March 10 and is expected to end this Tuesday, April 9.

The switch to GMT time had taken place on March 10 at 3 a.m., by delaying the time by 60 minutes. This change is intended, according to the authorities, to facilitate fasting during Ramadan, as the legal time corresponds to solar time, which means that the sun rises and sets earlier.

While this time change is a tradition in Morocco, it does not always meet with unanimous approval. Some see it as a disruption to the rhythm of life, while others believe it has no benefit other than making Ramadan easier for Moroccans.