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Time Difference: Casablanca to New York

🇲🇦CasablancaUTC+0
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇲🇦
Casablanca, Morocco
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
New York, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
5 hours
New York is 5 hours behind Casablanca

Casablanca vs New York timezone guide

Casablanca (Morocco) uses the Africa/Casablanca timezone at UTC+0, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 5 hours behind Casablanca (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Casablanca and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 3 hours per day. The shared window is 2pm5pm in Casablanca, which is 9am12pm in New York. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

CasablancaNew YorkStatus
6am1amCasablanca early, New York asleep
7am2amCasablanca early, New York asleep
8am3amCasablanca early, New York asleep
9am4amCasablanca working hours, New York asleep
10am5amCasablanca working hours, New York asleep
11am6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm5pmCasablanca late evening, New York evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Casablanca and New York

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 5 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 Feb 15Difference temporarily 6 hours ahead.
  • Mar 8 Mar 22Difference temporarily 4 hours ahead.
  • Nov 1 Jan 1Difference temporarily 6 hours ahead.

Casablanca transitions on February 15, 2026 and March 22, 2026. New York transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Casablanca and New York

Great-circle distance
5,801 km
Direct flight time
~7h 49m

Casablanca and New York are 5,801 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~7h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Casablanca and New York?
The current time difference is 5 hours. Casablanca is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.
Is Casablanca ahead of New York?
Yes. Casablanca is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Casablanca?
When it's 9 AM in Casablanca, it's 4am in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Casablanca and New York?
The best window is 2pm–5pm in Casablanca, which is 9am–12pm in New York. That's 3 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Casablanca and New York observe daylight saving time?
Casablanca and New York both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Casablanca and New York?
Casablanca and New York are 5,801 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 7 hours 49 minutes.