Andorra la Vella is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
Andorra la Vella and your time
Andorra la Vella at a glance
| Country | Andorra |
|---|---|
| Region | Andorra la Vella |
| Capital of | Andorra |
| Time zone | Europe/Andorra |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 42.51° N, 1.52° E |
Andorra la Vella time zone and clock changes
Under the Europe/Andorra rules, Andorra la Vella spends part of each year on UTC+1 (CET) and the rest on UTC+2 (CEST). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
As the capital of Andorra, Andorra la Vella shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Andorra la Vella, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
How far ahead or behind Andorra la Vella is
When it is 9:00 AM in Andorra la Vella, it is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Andorra la Vella and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Andorra la Vella
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Andorra la Vella runs from 9 hours 4 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 18 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:35 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Andorra la Vella
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:17 AM | 9:35 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:42 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:20 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Andorra la Vella
Andorra la Vella sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time and 1:55 PM during daylight saving time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Andorra la Vella
Every city below shares Andorra la Vella’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrassa (Spain) | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Perpignan (France) | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toulouse (France) | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Girona (Spain) | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lleida (Spain) | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mataró (Spain) | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barcelona (Spain) | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reus (Spain) | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Andorra la Vella today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
Plan around the time in Andorra la Vella
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Andorra la Vella in?
Andorra la Vella uses the Europe/Andorra time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Andorra la Vella?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Andorra la Vella and New York?
Andorra la Vella is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Andorra la Vella and New York change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Andorra la Vella?
About 15 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Andorra la Vella?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Andorra la Vella lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.