Morocco does not oppose the clock this weekend, the winter time is immediately removed

In Morocco, the winter time does not start this weekend. At the last moment, the Moroccan government decided to keep the summer time all year round.

According to the Moroccan government, studies show that people suffer unpleasant consequences several times a year, from the summer to the winter. Permanent summer time would also have a positive impact on electricity consumption because "one hour of natural light is gained".

Morocco generally moves the clock four times a year: twice for summer and winter hours and twice for Ramadan

Time difference with the Netherlands

As in the Netherlands Low and in many other countries of the world, the clock in Morocco goes up an hour in the night from Saturday to Sunday. Morocco is one hour behind the Netherlands. Winter in the Netherlands starting this weekend, it is not later than Sunday in the Netherlands and Morocco.

In the Netherlands, too, one wonders if a permanent summer time or the maintenance of winter is preferable. The European Commission has recently proposed to the Member States of the European Union to decide for themselves whether to introduce the summer time or the time of day. 39; origin. The Cabinet must let Brussels know that it will be in March at the latest.