Current Date And Time In Meknes, Morocco
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:45:11 WEST
State: Fes-Meknes
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 568,295
District: Meknes
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Meknes, a city in Fes-Meknes, Morocco in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Meknes — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Meknes | |
| District / County | Meknes | |
| State | Fes-Meknes | |
| Country | Morocco | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 568,295 | |
| Area | 370.00 km² (142.86 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Fes-Meknes | #2 of 63 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Moroccan Dirham | |
| Code ISO-4217 | MAD | |
| Symbol | د.م. | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +212 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ma | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 531 | |
| In Feet | 1,742 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 33.89 | |
| Longitude | -5.55 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 33.894° N 5.547° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 53' 37" N 5° 32' 50" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 53.61' N 5° 32.84' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Fes-Meknes Capital | 53 km East-Northeast of Fes | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Aghbalu, Algeria (137 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 33m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 50000 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Casablanca |
Meknes is a city situated in Fes-Meknes, Morocco, within Africa. It falls under Meknes, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Meknes as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Fes-Meknes
The latitude and longitude of Meknes pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 531 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Meknes on the map
Meknes runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Meknes run on Moroccan Dirham (MAD), shown with the symbol د.م.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Meknes exchange rates
To ring a number in Meknes from outside Morocco, dial +212 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Meknes and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Meknes ranks #2 of 63 cities in Fes-Meknes. It lies about 53 km East-Northeast of Fes, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Fes-Meknes market. › Cities near Meknes
Meknes has a recorded population of approximately 568,295 people. That places it #2 of 63 cities with population data in Fes-Meknes. Browse more cities in Fes-Meknes for comparison.
Meknes spans approximately 370.00 square kilometers (142.86 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Meknes sits within Meknes, is part of Fes-Meknes in Morocco. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Meknes keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 08:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Meknes price in Moroccan dirham (MAD), written with the symbol د.م.. Check live rates on our Meknes currency page.
Meknes is about 53 km East-Northeast of Fes, the capital of Fes-Meknes. See cities near Meknes for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Meknes lands you closest to Aghbalu, Algeria, about 137 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Meknes sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
