Morocco to EDT
-5hMorocco
UTC+01:00SOURCEEDT
EDTGreen 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.
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.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
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.
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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).
When is it midnight in Morocco, what time is it in EDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Morocco (WET), it is -5h later in EDT (EDT).
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