Morocco to Anchorage
-9hMorocco
UTC+01:00SOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
UTC+01:00 and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the UTC+01:00 (Western European Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard 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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Understanding the -9h Gap: Morocco vs Anchorage
Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Morocco 9 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -9h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Morocco it is 12:00 AM in Anchorage. Midnight in Morocco is 3:00 PM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Morocco does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Morocco to Anchorage time conversion table
| Morocco (UTC+01:00) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Morocco to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Morocco to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Morocco lands at 1:00 AM in Anchorage, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -9h gap: Morocco and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 12:00 AM in Morocco.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Anchorage local time against Morocco keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -9h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM UTC+01:00" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -9h gap is not.
- With a -9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Morocco takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Morocco: Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -9h gap.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Morocco and Anchorage
With a -9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 12:00 AM in Morocco, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Morocco and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Morocco is 9 hours behind Anchorage (UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00 → AKDT UTC-08:00). 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
Morocco
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+00:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
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 Anchorage?
Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00) is 9 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -9h.
How do I convert Morocco time to Anchorage time?
Add -9h to Morocco local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Morocco is 12:00 AM in Anchorage.
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -9h offset from Morocco.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Morocco?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Morocco, which is 4:00 AM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Morocco or Anchorage?
Morocco is 9 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Morocco it is 3:00 AM in Anchorage.
Do Morocco and Anchorage use different time zones?
Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Casablanca and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Morocco–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Morocco is not, so the -9h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Anchorage?
Not normally. The -9h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Morocco and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -9h from Morocco.
What timezone is Morocco in?
Morocco operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Morocco, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Morocco (WET), it is -9h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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