Morocco to IRST
+2h 30mMorocco
UTC+01:00SOURCEIRST
IRSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
UTC+01:00 and IRST on the World Map
The map below highlights the UTC+01:00 (Western European Time) and IRST (Iran 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.
IRST – Iran Standard Time
UTC+03:30Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
- •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
Morocco vs IRST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Morocco runs on Western European Time (UTC+01:00) at UTC+01:00. IRST runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. That puts Morocco 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IRST — a difference of +2h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Morocco it is 11:30 AM in IRST. Midnight in Morocco is 2:30 AM in IRST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Morocco to IRST time conversion table
| Morocco (UTC+01:00) | IRST (IRST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Morocco to IRST time
- Scheduling a call from Morocco to IRST: a 10:00 AM start in Morocco lands at 12:30 PM in IRST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Morocco and IRST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM UTC+01:00 time (11:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking IRST local time against Morocco keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM UTC+01:00" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:30 PM UTC+01:00 as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Morocco and need IRST 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 +2h 30m 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 IRST (Iran Standard Time)
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.
Best time to call between Morocco and IRST
Both Morocco and IRST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:30 PM UTC+01:00, which is 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Morocco and IRST share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:30 PM UTC+01:00), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Morocco is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IRST (UTC+01:00 UTC+01:00 → IRST UTC+03:30). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:30 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
IRST
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Morocco and IRST?
Morocco (UTC+01:00, UTC+01:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IRST (IRST, UTC+03:30). The gap is currently +2h 30m.
How do I convert Morocco time to IRST time?
Add +2h 30m to Morocco local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Morocco is 11:30 AM in IRST.
What time is it in IRST right now?
IRST uses IRST at UTC+03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h 30m offset from Morocco.
What is the best time to call IRST from Morocco?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM UTC+01:00 — that maps to 11:30 AM–5:00 PM IRST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Morocco or IRST?
Morocco is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IRST. When it is 12:00 PM in Morocco it is 2:30 PM in IRST.
Do Morocco and IRST use different time zones?
Morocco (Morocco) uses UTC+01:00 at UTC+01:00, while IRST uses IRST at UTC+03:30. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Casablanca and Asia/Tehran.
Does daylight saving time affect the Morocco–IRST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h 30m offset between Morocco and IRST 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 IRST?
Not normally. The +2h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Morocco and IRST?
IRST is +2h 30m from Morocco.
What timezone is Morocco in?
Morocco operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is IRST in?
IRST 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 IRST timezone?
Major cities in the IRST timezone include Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.
What is the UTC offset for IRST?
Iran Standard Time (IRST) is at UTC+03:30. During daylight saving time, it shifts to IRDT.
What should I know about the IRST timezone?
IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
When is it midnight in Morocco, what time is it in IRST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Morocco (WET), it is +2h 30m later in IRST (IRST).
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