Offset
The time difference between Marrakesh and Johannesburg is 1 hour.
Marrakesh (GMT+1) is behind Johannesburg (SAST).
GMT+1: UTC+1
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Marrakesh nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Marrakesh (10 AM–5 PM in Johannesburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Marrakesh (1:00 PM Johannesburg).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Morocco
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Proclamation of IndependenceSun, Jan 11
- Amazigh New YearWed, Jan 14
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- EnthronementThu, Jul 30
- Zikra Oued Ed-DahabFri, Aug 14
- Revolution of the King and the PeopleThu, Aug 20
- Youth DayFri, Aug 21
- Green MarchFri, Nov 6
- Independence DayWed, Nov 18
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
About these zones
Marrakesh uses GMT+01:00. To call Morocco, dial +212.
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Johannesburg is approximately 4,650 miles southeast of Marrakesh.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Marrakesh | Johannesburg | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Marrakesh observes daylight saving time; Johannesburg does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Marrakesh transitions: on Sunday, February 7, 2027, clocks fall back from GMT+1 to GMT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:27 AM
- Sunset
- 8:36 PM
- Day length
- 14h 9m
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
Daylight overlap: 9h 57m — 6:27 AM–4:24 PM in Marrakesh (7:27 AM–5:24 PM in Johannesburg). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in GMT+01:00
Other cities in South Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in GMT+01:00
- CMN
- RBA
- RAK
Airports in South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Marrakesh in Johannesburg?
- 9:00 am Marrakesh is 10:00 am Johannesburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Marrakesh in Johannesburg?
- 12:00 pm Marrakesh is 1:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Marrakesh in Johannesburg?
- 12:30 pm Marrakesh is 1:30 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Marrakesh in Johannesburg?
- 2:00 pm Marrakesh is 3:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Marrakesh in Johannesburg?
- 5:00 pm Marrakesh is 6:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 11:30 pm Marrakesh in Johannesburg?
- 11:30 pm Marrakesh is 12:30 am Johannesburg, the next day.