Standard time applies in Zaragoza right now, at UTC+1. The next change comes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks move to UTC+2.
Zaragoza and your time
Zaragoza at a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Aragon |
| 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 | 41.66° N, 0.88° W |
Zaragoza time zone and clock changes
Zaragoza 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, Zaragoza keeps the same time as Madrid.
Clock changes in Zaragoza, 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 Zaragoza and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza 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 and sunset in Zaragoza
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Zaragoza runs from 9 hours 9 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 12 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:42 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Zaragoza
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:07 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:29 AM | 9:41 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:52 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:27 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 9 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.
Clock time and sun time in Zaragoza
The clock in Zaragoza runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time and 2:05 PM during daylight saving time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Zaragoza
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zaragoza.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lleida | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pamplona | 144 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Logroño | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Reus | 175 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tarragona | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Castellon | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz | 199 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Donostia | 205 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza
- Convert a time to or from Zaragoza: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Zaragoza and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zaragoza in?
Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza?
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 Zaragoza and New York?
Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza and New York change their clocks on different dates.
Is Zaragoza on the same time as Madrid?
Yes. Zaragoza and Madrid both use UTC+1 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zaragoza?
About 15 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Zaragoza?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Zaragoza lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.