Valencia is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
Valencia and your time
Valencia at a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Valencia |
| 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 | 39.47° N, 0.38° W |
Time zone in Valencia
Valencia 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.
Although Spain has 2 different offsets, Valencia keeps the same time as Madrid.
Clock changes in Valencia, 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 |
Time difference between Valencia and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Valencia: the clock reads 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 Valencia 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Valencia
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Valencia grows from 9 hours 23 minutes to 14 hours 58 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Valencia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:05 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:35 AM | 9:32 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:50 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:18 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 23 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 Valencia
Valencia sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:00 PM on standard time and 2:00 PM during daylight saving time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Valencia
Every city below shares Valencia’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castellon | 64 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alicante | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Elche | 138 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Albacete | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Orihuela | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Murcia | 178 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cartagena | 215 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reus | 226 km (140 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Valencia 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)
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Plan around the time in Valencia
- Convert a time to or from Valencia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Valencia to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Valencia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Valencia in?
Valencia 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 Valencia?
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 Valencia and New York?
Valencia 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 Valencia and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Valencia on the same time as Madrid?
Yes. Valencia and Madrid both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Valencia?
About 14 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Valencia?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Valencia lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.