Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Morocco to EDT

-5h

Morocco

UTC+01:00SOURCE

UTC+01:00DST observed

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

EDT

UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH07

MM00

07:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Morocco

EDT

12:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

1:00 AM

8:00 AM

3:00 AM

10:00 AM

5:00 AM

12:00 PM

7:00 AM

2:00 PM

9:00 AM

4:00 PM

11:00 AM

6:00 PM

1:00 PM

8:00 PM

3:00 PM

10:00 PM

5:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

UTC+01:00 and EDT on the World Map

The map below highlights the UTC+01:00 (Western European Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.

UTC+01:00 Zone

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EDT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

WET – Western European Time

UTC+00:00

Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in WET

PortugalSpain (Canary Islands)MoroccoWestern Sahara

Major Cities in WET

LisbonPortoCasablancaLas PalmasFunchalRabat

Key Facts about WET

•Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
•The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
•WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to WEST

Learn more about WET on Wikipedia

EDT – Eastern Daylight Time

UTC-04:00

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EDT

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)BahamasHaitiTurks and Caicos

Major Cities in EDT

New York CityWashington D.C.TorontoMiamiPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontreal

Key Facts about EDT

•EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
•During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
•Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EST

Learn more about EDT on Wikipedia

Everything You Need to Know About Morocco and EDT Time

Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. That puts Morocco 5 hours behind EDT — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Morocco it is 4:00 AM in EDT. Midnight in Morocco is 7:00 PM in EDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Morocco to EDT time conversion table

Morocco (UTC+01:00)	EDT (EDT)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	1:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Morocco to EDT time

Scheduling a call from Morocco to EDT: a 10:00 AM start in Morocco lands at 5:00 AM in EDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Morocco and EDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC+01:00 time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
Coordinating a Morocco-based team with EDT contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM UTC+01:00" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC+01:00 as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Morocco and need EDT colleagues present.
Morocco: Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -5h gap.

About WET (Western European Time)

Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).

About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.

Best time to call between Morocco and EDT

Both Morocco and EDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC+01:00, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Morocco and EDT overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Morocco is 5 hours behind EDT (UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC+01:00. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Morocco

❄ Currently in Standard Time

Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+00:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027

EDT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

⚠ These locations are currently in different DST states, so the time difference may change when clocks adjust.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Morocco and EDT?

Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00) is 5 hours behind EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -5h.

How do I convert Morocco time to EDT time?

Add -5h to Morocco local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Morocco is 4:00 AM in EDT.

What time is it in EDT right now?

EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from Morocco.

What is the best time to call EDT from Morocco?

Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC+01:00 — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Morocco or EDT?

Morocco is 5 hours behind EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Morocco it is 7:00 AM in EDT.

Do Morocco and EDT use different time zones?

Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00, while EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Casablanca and America/New_York.

Does daylight saving time affect the Morocco–EDT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between Morocco and EDT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Morocco's time zone?

UTC+01:00 also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.

Which countries use UTC+01:00, Morocco's zone?

UTC+01:00 is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.

Is there a day difference between Morocco and EDT?

Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Morocco and EDT?

EDT is -5h from Morocco.

What timezone is Morocco in?

Morocco operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is EDT in?

EDT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?

WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.

Does WET observe daylight saving time?

Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about WET?

Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).

Which cities are in the EDT timezone?

Major cities in the EDT timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.

What is the UTC offset for EDT?

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EST.

What should I know about the EDT timezone?

EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).