Current Time in Spain

Spain has more than one time zone. The main one (Barcelona) is Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now.

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Time zones in Spain

Time zoneOffset nowLocal timeMain areas
Central European Standard Time (CET)UTC+1--:--Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Bilbao, Zaragoza
Western European Standard Time (UTC+0)UTC+0--:--Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Time zone of Spain

Time zoneCentral European Standard Time
AbbreviationCET
UTC offsetUTC+1
IANA time zone idEurope/Madrid
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer

Time difference between Spain and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York6 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles9 hours behind--:--
London1 hour behind--:--
ParisSame time--:--
Dubai3 hours ahead--:--
India4 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila7 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo8 hours ahead--:--
Sydney10 hours ahead--:--
Toronto6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Spain

2026

  • 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).

2027

  • 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).

Spain time FAQ

What time is it in Spain right now?

Spain is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Spain, updated every second.

What time zone is Spain in?

Spain uses 2 time zones: CET, UTC+0. The main zone is Central European Standard Time (Europe/Madrid).

Does Spain observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

What is the time difference between Spain and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Spain.

Current time in Spain cities

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.