Morocco to Accra
-1hMorocco
UTC+01:00SOURCEAccra
GMTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
UTC+01:00 and GMT on the World Map
The map below highlights the UTC+01:00 (Western European Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •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.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
Morocco vs Accra: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. That puts Morocco 1 hour behind Accra — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Morocco it is 8:00 AM in Accra. Midnight in Morocco is 11:00 PM in Accra. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Morocco to Accra time conversion table
| Morocco (UTC+01:00) | Accra (GMT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Morocco to Accra time
- Scheduling a call from Morocco to Accra: a 10:00 AM start in Morocco lands at 9:00 AM in Accra, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Morocco and Accra are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM UTC+01:00 time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Morocco-based team with Accra 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 -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM UTC+01:00 as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Morocco and need Accra 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 -1h 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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Morocco and Accra
Both Morocco and Accra sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM UTC+01:00, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Morocco and Accra share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM UTC+01:00), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Morocco is 1 hour behind Accra (UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00 → GMT UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–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
Accra
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Morocco and Accra?
Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Morocco time to Accra time?
Add -1h to Morocco local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Morocco is 8:00 AM in Accra.
What time is it in Accra right now?
Accra uses GMT at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Morocco.
What is the best time to call Accra from Morocco?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM UTC+01:00 — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM GMT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Morocco or Accra?
Morocco is 1 hour behind Accra. When it is 12:00 PM in Morocco it is 11:00 AM in Accra.
Do Morocco and Accra use different time zones?
Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00, while Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Casablanca and Africa/Accra.
Does daylight saving time affect the Morocco–Accra difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Morocco and Accra 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 Accra?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Morocco and Accra?
Accra is -1h from Morocco.
What timezone is Morocco in?
Morocco operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra 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 GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Morocco, what time is it in Accra?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Morocco (WET), it is -1h later in Accra (GMT).
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