Current Date And Time In Essaouira, Morocco
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:45:31 WEST
State: Marrakesh-Safi
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 85,137
District: Essaouira
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Essaouira, a city in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Essaouira — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Essaouira | |
| District / County | Essaouira | |
| State | Marrakesh-Safi | |
| Country | Morocco | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 85,137 | |
| Area | 5.00 km² (1.93 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Marrakesh-Safi | #5 of 48 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 | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 31.51 | |
| Longitude | -9.77 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.513° N 9.77° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 30' 45" N 9° 46' 12" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 30.75' N 9° 46.2' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Marrakesh-Safi Capital | 168 km East of Marrakesh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Caleta de Sebo, Spain (439 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:01 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:26 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Casablanca |
Essaouira is a city situated in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, within Africa. It falls under Essaouira, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Essaouira as a Sub-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 Marrakesh-Safi
The latitude and longitude of Essaouira pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Essaouira on the map
Essaouira 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 Essaouira 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. › Essaouira exchange rates
To ring a number in Essaouira 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 Essaouira and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Essaouira ranks #5 of 48 cities in Marrakesh-Safi. It lies about 168 km East of Marrakesh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Marrakesh-Safi market. › Cities near Essaouira
Essaouira has a recorded population of approximately 85,137 people. That places it #5 of 48 cities with population data in Marrakesh-Safi. Browse more cities in Marrakesh-Safi for comparison.
Essaouira spans approximately 5.00 square kilometers (1.93 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Essaouira sits within Essaouira, is part of Marrakesh-Safi in Morocco. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Essaouira keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:01 AM and sets around 08:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Essaouira price in Moroccan dirham (MAD), written with the symbol د.م.. Check live rates on our Essaouira currency page.
Essaouira is about 168 km East of Marrakesh, the capital of Marrakesh-Safi. See cities near Essaouira for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Essaouira lands you closest to Caleta de Sebo, Spain, about 439 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Essaouira sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
