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 China

+7h

Morocco

UTC+01:00SOURCE

UTC+01:00DST observed

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

China

CST

UTC+08:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Morocco

China

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

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

UTC+01:00 and CST on the World Map

The map below highlights the UTC+01:00 (Western European Time) and CST (China Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

UTC+01:00 Zone

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CST 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

CST – China Standard Time

UTC+08:00

China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in CST

ChinaHong KongMacauTaiwan

Major Cities in CST

ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhouChengduHong KongTaipeiWuhanHangzhouNanjing

Key Facts about CST

•China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
•In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
•China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
•The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about CST on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: Morocco and China

Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. China runs on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Morocco 7 hours ahead of China — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

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

Morocco to China time conversion table

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

Why people convert Morocco to China time

Scheduling a call from Morocco to China: a 10:00 AM start in Morocco lands at 5:00 PM in China, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Morocco and China are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM UTC+01:00 time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM CST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Morocco viewers need 4:00 PM in China to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to Morocco.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM UTC+01:00" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM UTC+01:00 as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Morocco and need China 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 +7h 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 CST (China Standard Time)

China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.

Best time to call between Morocco and China

Both Morocco and China sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM UTC+01:00, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Morocco and China overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM UTC+01:00), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Morocco is 7 hours ahead of China (UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00 → CST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM 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

China

Does not observe DST

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 China?

Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of China (CST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert Morocco time to China time?

Add +7h to Morocco local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Morocco is 4:00 PM in China.

What time is it in China right now?

China uses CST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Morocco.

What is the best time to call China from Morocco?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM UTC+01:00 — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Morocco or China?

Morocco is 7 hours ahead of China. When it is 12:00 PM in Morocco it is 7:00 PM in China.

Do Morocco and China use different time zones?

Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00, while China (China) uses CST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Casablanca and Asia/Shanghai.