Morocco facts
| Capital | Rabat |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Northern Africa |
| Area | 446,550 km² · 172,414 sq mi · 110,344,738 acres |
| Languages | Arabic, Berber |
| Demonym | Moroccan |
| Currency | Moroccan Dirham (MAD) |
| Time zone | Africa/Casablanca · UTC±0 · 7:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +212 |
| Internet domain | .ma |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, E |
| Capital coordinates | 34.0132, -6.8326 |
Time difference
Rabat is on UTC±0 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 a.m. |
| London | 1:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Morocco is about 4.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Morocco is about 1.8 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Rabat to Washington, D.C.: about 6,146 km (3,819 mi) as the crow flies.
- Rabat to London: about 2,019 km (1,254 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Morocco shares land borders with 2 countries: Algeria, Spain.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat.
How big is Morocco?
Morocco covers about 446,550 km² (172,414 sq mi), ranking 57 of 196 countries by area. It is about 4.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.8 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Morocco in?
Rabat uses UTC±0 (Africa/Casablanca) today. When it is noon in Rabat, it is 8:00 a.m. in New York and 1:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Morocco use?
Morocco uses the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
What is the country code for Morocco?
The international calling code is +212. From the United States dial 011 212 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 212.
What language is spoken in Morocco?
Official or national languages: Arabic, Berber.