Champions League games kick off at 18:45 and 21:00 Paris time (UEFA). Morocco has been on GMT all year round since 20 September 2026, so that means 17:45 and 20:00 in Marrakech: Paris time minus one hour until 27 March 2027.
"What time is the game here?" The question comes up every Champions League night, and the answer changed in 2026. Since Sunday 20 September 2026 at 2am, Morocco has been on GMT (UTC+0) all year round: decree 2.26.530, published in the Official Bulletin of 29 June 2026, ended the permanent GMT+1 that had been in place since 2018 (Hespress, TelQuel, Medias24). Marrakech is now one hour behind Paris.
This guide sets out the rule, with the upcoming games already converted. If you are looking for where to watch the game in Gueliz, our page where to watch football in Marrakech explains what we show at Kuma.
What time do Champions League games start?
At 18:45 and 21:00 Central European Time, the time in Paris and Madrid. That is the slot pattern of the 36-club Champions League (UEFA calendar). In Morocco those two slots fall at 17:45 and 20:00.
The eighth and final matchday is a special case: all 18 games kick off together at 21:00 Paris time, which is 20:00 in Marrakech, on Wednesday 27 January 2027.
What is the time difference between Morocco and Europe?
One hour in winter, two hours in summer. Europe moves to summer time on the last Sunday of March and back to winter time on the last Sunday of October. Morocco no longer moves: it stays on GMT.
| Period | Morocco time | Paris time | Gap | Champions League in Morocco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027 (European winter time) | GMT | GMT+1 | Morocco = Paris minus 1 h | 17:45 and 20:00 |
| From 28 March 2027 (European summer time) | GMT | GMT+2 | Morocco = Paris minus 2 h | 16:45 and 19:00 |
The rule to remember: Paris time minus one hour until 27 March 2027, then minus two. The Champions League runs in Europe until the end of May, so the knockout stages after the European clock change will start earlier in Morocco.
What about Ramadan?
As far as we know, no clock change has been announced for Ramadan 2027: Morocco is already on GMT, so games stay at 17:45 and 20:00. Ramadan 2027 should begin around 8 February, and the 20:00 game falls after iftar. We cover match nights during the holy month in our guide Ramadan and football in Marrakech.
And LaLiga, Ligue 1 or the Premier League?
LaLiga and Ligue 1 follow the same rule as the Champions League, since Spain and France keep Paris time: local time minus one hour in Marrakech. The UK is on GMT in winter, like Morocco, so a Premier League game at 16:30 in London also starts at 16:30 in Marrakech until 27 March 2027. All the slots are in our article where to watch the Premier League in Marrakech.
How do you never miss kick-off?
Trust a time shown for Morocco, never a French or Spanish TV schedule copied as it is. Most mistakes come from there, and from older articles that still talk about GMT+1.
- Make sure your phone is on automatic time zone: some devices still carry an old time zone database for Morocco and show one hour too many.
- Watch out for Sunday 28 March 2027, when the gap with Paris becomes two hours.
- The day before, check the time on the competition's official site: uefa.com, laliga.com or ligue1.com.
On the calendar (updated 4 November 2026)
This section is dated and will be replaced as the season goes on. Times are Morocco time, converted from the UEFA calendar.
| Date | Match | Morocco time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 | AEK Athens - Real Madrid | 17:45 |
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 | Leipzig - Manchester City ; Slavia Prague - Arsenal | 20:00 |
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Real Madrid - PSV ; Arsenal - Dortmund ; Manchester City - Napoli | 20:00 |
| Wednesday 25 November 2026 | PSG - Roma ; Club Brugge - Liverpool ; Sporting - Manchester United | 20:00 |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | Barcelona - Manchester City | 20:00 |
| Wednesday 9 December 2026 | Arsenal - Real Madrid | 20:00 |
| Tuesday 19 January 2027 | Real Madrid - LASK ; Inter - Liverpool | 20:00 |
| Wednesday 20 January 2027 | Manchester United - Bayern Munich | 20:00 |
| Wednesday 27 January 2027 | Matchday 8: all 18 games at the same time | 20:00 |
Where to watch the Champions League in Marrakech?
In Gueliz, several places show the big nights. Dashmote's Watch Party Radar lists Kechmara, The Queen Victoria and the Grand Café de la Poste, for instance: three bars and brasseries rated around 4.3 on Google. Each has its own atmosphere, so choose to suit your evening.
At Kuma, 12 rue Khalid Ben El Oualid, the game is shown live on 4 TV screens with a professional beIN SPORTS subscription. We serve no alcohol and everything is 100% halal; come with family or friends, and dogs are welcome on the terrace. The kitchen is Mexican fusion: tacos, burgers, grilled dishes, crêpes, waffles, milkshakes and mocktails.
And after the final whistle? We stay open until 4am, plenty of time to replay the game over a waffle. For more ideas, read our guide to nights out in Marrakech without alcohol. For a big game, message us on WhatsApp before coming in a group.
FAQ
- What time is the Champions League in Morocco?
- At 17:45 and 20:00 Morocco time. UEFA sets games at 18:45 and 21:00 Paris time, and Morocco has been on GMT all year since 20 September 2026: one hour behind Paris until 27 March 2027.
- Is Morocco on the same time as France?
- No. Since 20 September 2026 Morocco has been on GMT all year: one hour behind France in winter (until 27 March 2027) and two hours behind in summer (decree 2.26.530).
- What time are games during Ramadan?
- At 17:45 and 20:00, like the rest of the winter: no clock change has been announced for Ramadan 2027, as Morocco is already on GMT. The 20:00 game starts after iftar.
- What time is the Champions League on 4 November 2026 in Morocco?
- AEK Athens vs Real Madrid kicks off at 17:45 in Marrakech (18:45 in Paris). Leipzig vs Manchester City and Slavia Prague vs Arsenal kick off at 20:00 (21:00 in Paris).
- Where can I watch the Champions League without alcohol in Marrakech?
- At Kuma, 12 rue Khalid Ben El Oualid in Gueliz: live on 4 TV screens with a professional beIN SPORTS subscription, no alcohol and 100% halal, open 10am to 4am. Come with family or friends; dogs are welcome on the terrace.
