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Current Date And Time In Oujda, Morocco

Monday, 07 September 2026
16:05:02 WEST
State: Oriental
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 539,711
District: Oujda-Angad

✈️ Oujda, Oriental, Morocco - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Oujda, Oriental, 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 Oujda.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Oujda 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 Oujda — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Morocco, which includes Oujda, 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 Oujda.

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 Oujda. 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 Oujda.

🚔
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 Oujda for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Oujda
International Airport • OUD
Oujda Angads Airport
Ahl Angad, MA
12
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Oujda From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Oujda 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)1,615 km1,003 mi~ 2h 39m
London (United Kingdom)1,876 km1,166 mi~ 2h 57m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,536 km3,440 mi~ 7h 16m
New York (United States)6,199 km3,852 mi~ 8h 03m
Toronto (Canada)6,510 km4,045 mi~ 8h 25m
Los Angeles (United States)9,903 km6,154 mi~ 12h 24m
Tokyo (Japan)11,234 km6,981 mi~ 13h 58m
Singapore (Singapore)11,352 km7,054 mi~ 14h 06m
Sydney (Australia)17,551 km10,905 mi~ 21h 24m
Auckland (New Zealand)19,630 km12,198 mi~ 23h 51m

✈ 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 Oujda, 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 Oujda 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 Time4:05 PM on Monday, September 7, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Oujda to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:05 PM on Monday in Oujda. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Oujda right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Oujda
New York (United States)Mon, 11:05 AM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 8:05 AM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 11:05 AM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 4:05 PMSame time
Paris (France)Mon, 5:05 PM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 7:05 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 11:05 PM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 12:05 AM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 1:05 AM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 3:05 AM11h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Oujda — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Oujda 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. 9.38
MAD
€ 1 Euro
د.م. 10.91
MAD
£ 1 British Pound
د.م. 12.70
MAD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
د.م. 6.77
MAD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
د.م. 6.79
MAD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed September 7, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Oujda

Knowing which languages are used in Oujda 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 Oujda. 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
Bni Drar (Oriental, Morocco)13 mi21 kmNNW
⬆️
Maghnia (Tlemcen, Algeria)16 mi25 kmNE
⬆️
Guenfouda (Oriental, Morocco)16 mi25 kmSSW
⬆️
Oued el Himer (Oriental, Morocco)16 mi26 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Touissite (Oriental, Morocco)16 mi26 kmSSE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Oujda

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Oujda is the Colosseum (Italy), about 1,488 km away. Straight-line distances from Oujda to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy1,488 km924 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan3,516 km2,185 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India7,472 km4,643 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil7,750 km4,816 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico8,425 km5,235 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru9,139 km5,679 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China9,529 km5,921 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Oujda, 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 Oujda and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Oujda.

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Oujda

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Oujda. 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 Oujda — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Oujda

Oujda 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 Oujda

The closest airport to Oujda is Oujda Angads Airport (OUD), about 12 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 Oujda From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Oujda 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 Oujda gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Oujda

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

🔎 Explore More About Oujda

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Oujda

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

Oujda, 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 Oujda use?

Oujda 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 Oujda?

In Oujda, 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 Oujda?

Oujda Angads Airport (OUD) is the nearest airport to Oujda, about 12 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Oujda 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 Oujda?

Oujda shares the official and regional languages of Oriental 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 Oujda?

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