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Kenitra

Current time in Kenitra

08:41
Wednesday, 21 October · +01, UTC+01:00
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07:41
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Kenitra, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco uses Africa/Casablanca, currently +01 (UTC+01:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 7 February 2027.

Kenitra is a city in Morocco, home to around 470,900 people. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.

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17°C Partly cloudy
Feels 18° · 94% humidity · 2 km/h wind
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Country
🇲🇦 Morocco
Population
470,949
Calling code
+212
Currency
MAD

Kenitra vs. other major cities

Shift date & time
−12h+12h

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    Sunrise / sunset
    07:35 / 18:46
    Day length
    11h 11m

    Kenitra, beyond the clock

    Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.

    Where to stay

    Neighborhood guide

    The central area near the main avenues puts shops and services within easy reach, while residential neighborhoods further out are quieter. Staying centrally makes it easier to reach transit connections to nearby Rabat.

    What to see

    Timed to the light

    The nearby Atlantic coastline offers a pleasant outdoor option, most comfortable to visit during the milder spring and autumn months. The town's markets and central squares suit a relaxed daytime visit.

    Weather & daylight

    October

    Sunrise
    07:35
    Sunset
    18:46
    Daylight
    11h 11m
    Getting around

    Transit notes

    Buses and shared taxis cover most local routes, and trains connect efficiently to nearby cities. The central area is walkable for everyday errands, though a car is useful for reaching the coast directly.

    Best time to visit

    Seasons & timing

    Spring and autumn bring mild, comfortable temperatures well suited to sightseeing. Summers are warm and dry, tempered somewhat by the nearby Atlantic coast, while winters stay mild with occasional rain.

    Currency & language

    🇲🇦 MAD

    Morocco uses the MAD, calling code +212.

    Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham, and Arabic is the official language, alongside Berber and widespread use of French in business and education. A warm, polite greeting is an important part of social custom.

    Common questions

    What time zone is Kenitra in?
    Kenitra uses the Africa/Casablanca time zone, currently +01 (UTC+01:00).
    Does Kenitra observe daylight saving time?
    Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 7 February 2027.
    How many hours ahead or behind is Kenitra?
    Kenitra is 1 hour ahead of UTC, 5 hours ahead of New York City, on the same time as London and 8 hours behind Tokyo.

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