Egypt to Morocco
-2hEgypt
EESTSOURCEMorocco
UTC+01:00Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EEST and UTC+01:00 on the World Map
The map below highlights the EEST (Eastern European Time) and UTC+01:00 (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Egypt and Morocco
Egypt runs on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) at UTC+03:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. That puts Egypt 2 hours behind Morocco — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Egypt it is 7:00 AM in Morocco. Midnight in Egypt is 10:00 PM in Morocco.Egypt observes daylight saving time while Morocco does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Egypt to Morocco time conversion table
| Egypt (EEST) | Morocco (UTC+01:00) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Egypt to Morocco time
- Scheduling a call from Egypt to Morocco: a 10:00 AM start in Egypt lands at 8:00 AM in Morocco, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Egypt and Morocco are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM UTC+01:00). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Egypt viewers need 7:00 AM in Morocco to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to Egypt.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Egypt and need Morocco colleagues present.
- Egypt: Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -2h gap.
- Morocco: Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 Egypt and Morocco
Both Egypt and Morocco sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM UTC+01:00. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Egypt and Morocco share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Egypt is 2 hours behind Morocco (EEST UTC+03:00 → UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM EEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Egypt
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Morocco
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+00:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Feb 7, 2027
⚠ 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 Egypt and Morocco?
Egypt (EEST, UTC+03:00) is 2 hours behind Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Egypt time to Morocco time?
Add -2h to Egypt local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Egypt is 7:00 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 -2h offset from Egypt.
What is the best time to call Morocco from Egypt?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM EEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM UTC+01:00 and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Egypt or Morocco?
Egypt is 2 hours behind Morocco. When it is 12:00 PM in Egypt it is 10:00 AM in Morocco.
Do Egypt and Morocco use different time zones?
Egypt (Egypt) uses EEST at UTC+03:00, while Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Cairo and Africa/Casablanca.
Does daylight saving time affect the Egypt–Morocco difference?
Yes at the moment: Egypt is on daylight saving time and Morocco is not, so the -2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Egypt's time zone?
EEST also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EEST, Egypt's zone?
EEST is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between Egypt and Morocco?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Egypt and Morocco?
Morocco is -2h from Egypt.
What timezone is Egypt in?
Egypt operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Morocco in?
Morocco operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 Egypt, what time is it in Morocco?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Egypt (EET), it is -2h later in Morocco (WET).
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