After end of Ramadan, Morocco to return to GMT+1 on April 6
This date was announced well in advance. In a statement, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform had confirmed the switch to GMT for Ramadan on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 3:00 AM, while also reminding the public of the return to GMT+1.
This adjustment follows the provisions of decree 2.18.855, issued on October 26, 2018, regarding legal time.
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