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Current Date And Time In Fas, Morocco

Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:03:20 WEST
State: Fes-Meknes
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)

✈️ Fas, Fes-Meknes, Morocco - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Fas, Fes-Meknes, Morocco using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Fas.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Fas with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Fas — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Morocco, which includes Fas, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Morocco before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Morocco's time zone +00:00, country calling code +212 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .MA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Fas.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+00:00
📞 Country Calling Code+212
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.MA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Morocco — police 19, ambulance 15, fire brigade 177. Store these in your phone before you reach Fas. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Fas.

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Police
19
🚑
Ambulance
15
🚒
Fire
177

📊 Morocco At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Morocco — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.683
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
75.5
years
📚
Literacy Rate
64.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,153
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
9.0%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Morocco development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Fas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Fas
International Airport • FEZ
Fes Saïss International Airport
Saïss, MA
107
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Fas's exact coordinates, or Fes's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Fas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fas to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,826 km1,135 mi~ 2h 54m
London (United Kingdom)2,064 km1,283 mi~ 3h 11m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,768 km3,584 mi~ 7h 32m
New York (United States)6,094 km3,787 mi~ 7h 55m
Toronto (Canada)6,426 km3,993 mi~ 8h 19m
Los Angeles (United States)9,852 km6,122 mi~ 12h 20m
Tokyo (Japan)11,486 km7,137 mi~ 14h 16m
Singapore (Singapore)11,593 km7,204 mi~ 14h 23m
Sydney (Australia)17,743 km11,025 mi~ 21h 37m
Auckland (New Zealand)19,598 km12,178 mi~ 23h 48m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Fas, Morocco is set to Western European Summer Time (WEST) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Fas requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWestern European Summer Time (WEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time12:03 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Fas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Fas is the Moroccan dirham (MAD), written as د.م.. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
د.م. 9.37
MAD
€ 1 Euro
د.م. 10.65
MAD
£ 1 British Pound
د.م. 12.48
MAD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
د.م. 6.54
MAD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
د.م. 6.64
MAD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Fas

Knowing which languages are used in Fas helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
ArabicBerber

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Fas. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Almis Marmoucha (Fes-Meknes, Morocco)10 mi16 kmNNE
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Missour (Fes-Meknes, Morocco)17 mi27 kmSE
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Imouzzer des Marmoucha (Fes-Meknes, Morocco)20 mi32 kmNorth (N)
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Talzemt (Fes-Meknes, Morocco)28 mi45 kmNorth (N)
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Skoura (Fes-Meknes, Morocco)29 mi47 kmNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Fas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Fas is the Colosseum (Italy), about 1,759 km away. Straight-line distances from Fas to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy1,759 km1,093 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,743 km2,326 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,485 km4,651 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,729 km4,803 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,262 km5,133 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru8,877 km5,516 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,796 km6,087 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Fas shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Fes-Meknes and Morocco. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Fes-Meknes Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Fes-Meknes, including major hub cities.
✈️ Morocco Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Morocco.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Fas, Morocco runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Fas and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Fas.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Fas's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Fas

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Fas. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Fas — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Fas

Fas keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Morocco. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Fas

The closest airport to Fas is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), about 107 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Fas From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Fas needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Fas gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Fas

Fas rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Fas — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Fas

ℹ️ Fas OverviewSee the full profile of Fas — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Fas MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Fas for distance and direction.
💰 Fas CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Fas

What side of the road do people drive on in Fas?

Fas, like the rest of Morocco, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Fas use?

Fas runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Fas?

In Fas, reach police on 19, ambulance on 15, fire brigade on 177. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Fas?

Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ) is the nearest airport to Fas, about 107 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Fas in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Fas runs on Western European Summer Time (UTC +00:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Fas?

Fas shares the official and regional languages of Fes-Meknes and Morocco — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Fas?

No — Fas uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD), symbol د.م.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Fas currency page for live rates.