Tokyo to Morocco
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JSTSOURCEMorocco
UTC+01:00Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
JST and UTC+01:00 on the World Map
The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and UTC+01:00 (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
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.
About Tokyo
WikipediaTokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.
Tokyo vs Morocco: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. That puts Tokyo 8 hours behind Morocco — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo it is 1:00 AM in Morocco. Midnight in Tokyo is 4:00 PM in Morocco. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Tokyo to Morocco time conversion table
| Tokyo (JST) | Morocco (UTC+01:00) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Tokyo to Morocco time
- Scheduling a call from Tokyo to Morocco: a 10:00 AM start in Tokyo lands at 2:00 AM in Morocco, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: Tokyo and Morocco have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Morocco is 1:00 AM in Tokyo.
- Coordinating a Tokyo-based team with Morocco 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 JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Tokyo takes the early slot, the next week Morocco does.
- Morocco: Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
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).
Best time to call between Tokyo and Morocco
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Morocco opens at 9:00 AM UTC+01:00, which is 1:00 AM in Tokyo, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Tokyo and Morocco have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Tokyo is 8 hours behind Morocco (JST UTC+09:00 → UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Tokyo
Does not observe DST
Morocco
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+00:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Morocco?
Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00) is 8 hours behind Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert Tokyo time to Morocco time?
Add -8h to Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 1:00 AM in Morocco.
What time is it in Morocco right now?
Morocco uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from Tokyo.
What is the best time to call Morocco from Tokyo?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Tokyo, which is 5:00 AM in Morocco.
Which is behind, Tokyo or Morocco?
Tokyo is 8 hours behind Morocco. When it is 12:00 PM in Tokyo it is 4:00 AM in Morocco.
Do Tokyo and Morocco use different time zones?
Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Africa/Casablanca.
Does daylight saving time affect the Tokyo–Morocco difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between Tokyo and Morocco is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Tokyo's time zone?
JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.
Which countries use JST, Tokyo's zone?
JST is used in Japan.
Is there a day difference between Tokyo and Morocco?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Morocco?
Morocco is -8h from Tokyo.
What timezone is Tokyo in?
Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.
What timezone is Morocco in?
Morocco operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Tokyo?
Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?
JST is used in Japan.
Does JST observe daylight saving time?
No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about JST?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
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).
When is it midnight in Tokyo, what time is it in Morocco?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tokyo (JST), it is -8h later in Morocco (WET).
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