Spain runs on 2 different offsets, from UTC+0 to UTC+1. The clocks below show each zone live.
Spain at a glance
| Capital | Madrid |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+0 … UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 3 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST, WET, WEST |
Time zones in Spain
Spain has 3 IANA time zones, which cover 2 different offsets. The widest gap inside the country is 1 hour.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic/Canary | --:-- | UTC+0 | Observed | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Cristóbal de La Laguna |
| Africa/Ceuta | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | |
| Europe/Madrid | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia |
Clock changes in Spain
Spain is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in Spain, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | Zones that change |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (CET→CEST and WET→WEST) | Madrid, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (CEST→CET and WEST→WET) | Madrid, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (CET→CEST and WET→WEST) | Madrid, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (CEST→CET and WEST→WET) | Madrid, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
Current time in cities in Spain
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Madrid | --:-- | Europe/Madrid |
| Barcelona | Catalonia | --:-- | Europe/Madrid |
| Valencia | Valencia | --:-- | Europe/Madrid |
| Zaragoza | Aragon | --:-- | Europe/Madrid |
| Seville | Andalusia | --:-- | Europe/Madrid |
| Málaga | Andalusia | --:-- | Europe/Madrid |
Time difference between Spain and other countries
Differences below use the time in the capital, Madrid. Other regions of Spain differ by up to 1 hour.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across Spain
On the same June day, daylight lasts 15 hours 12 minutes in Zaragoza but 14 hours 41 minutes in Málaga, because of how far Spain stretches from north to south.
Countries on the same time as Spain
These countries read the same time as Madrid right now.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- France Daylight saving time
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Netherlands Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Tools for time in Spain
- Convert a time to or from Spain: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Madrid to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Spain and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Spain have?
2 offsets, from UTC+0 to UTC+1. The tz database splits them into 3 named zones.
Does Spain use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Spain and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Madrid, is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year, and the gap is 5 hours from March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7.
What time is it in the capital of Spain?
The capital, Madrid, uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+1 right now). The live clock for Madrid is on its own page.
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.