Current time in Rabat
Local time in Rabat
The time in Rabat is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 5 hours ahead of Columbus. The current timezone in Rabat is Western European Summer Time (WEST). Rabat is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Rabat starts at Feb. 14, 2026.
Details for the time in Rabat
| Current time | 5:53 p.m.
|
| Time zone |
Western European Summer Time (WEST)
DST: Western European Time (WET) |
| IANA time zone | Africa/Casablanca |
| Your time difference | 5 hours ahead of Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Rabat Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Rabat uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Rabat.
| Last DST ended at |
April 5, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
Feb. 14, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
March 21, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |