Standard time applies in Málaga right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Málaga and your time
Málaga at a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Andalusia |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 36.72° N, 4.42° W |
Which time zone Málaga uses
Málaga follows the Europe/Madrid time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+2 (CEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Spain spans 2 offsets. Málaga shares its time with the capital, Madrid.
Clock changes in Málaga, 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 |
Málaga time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Málaga 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 |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Málaga
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Málaga grows from 9 hours 39 minutes to 14 hours 41 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 2 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Málaga
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:59 AM | 9:40 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 8:06 AM | 8:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:26 AM | 6:05 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Málaga
The clock in Málaga runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:20 PM on standard time and 2:20 PM during daylight saving time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Málaga
Distance is not the same as time: Tétouan (Morocco) lies just 153 km (95 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Málaga.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marbella | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Granada | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gibraltar | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Algeciras | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jaén | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Córdoba | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dos Hermanas | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tétouan (Morocco) | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Málaga 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)
More cities in Spain
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Tools for time in Málaga
- Convert a time to or from Málaga: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Málaga to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Málaga and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Málaga in?
Málaga uses the Europe/Madrid time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Málaga?
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 Málaga and New York?
Málaga 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 Málaga and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Málaga on the same time as Madrid?
Yes. Málaga and Madrid both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Málaga?
About 14 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Málaga?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Málaga lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:20 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.