Current time in Spain
Spain spans 2 main time zones, from UTC±0 to UTC+2.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland Spain | --:-- | UTC+1 | Europe/Madrid |
| Canary Islands | --:-- | UTC±0 | Atlantic/Canary |
Time difference from Spain
| Place | Mainland Spain is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 h ahead 5 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Chicago | 7 h ahead 6 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Los Angeles | 9 h ahead 8 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| London | 1 h ahead all year | |
| Berlin | same time all year | |
| India | 3 h 30 min behind 4 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 7 h behind 8 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 8 h behind 10 h behind 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec; 9 h behind 29 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–25 Oct | |
| UTC | 2 h ahead 1 h ahead of 1 Jan–29 Mar and 25 Oct–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Spain
Quick facts
IANA zone: Europe/Madrid
Standard: UTC+1 (CET)
Daylight saving: UTC+2 (CEST)
Same clock all year as: Ceuta, Longyearbyen, Amsterdam, Andorra, Belgrade, Berlin, Bratislava, Brussels, Budapest, Busingen, Copenhagen, Gibraltar.
Daylight saving in Spain
Mainland Spain
UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC+2 |
| Sun, 25 Oct 2026 | 03:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+2 → UTC+1 |
| Sun, 28 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC+2 |
| Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | 03:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+2 → UTC+1 |
Canary Islands
UTC±0 (WET) in standard time and UTC+1 (WEST) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 29 Mar 2026 | 01:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC±0 → UTC+1 |
| Sun, 25 Oct 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC±0 |
| Sun, 28 Mar 2027 | 01:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC±0 → UTC+1 |
| Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC+1 → UTC±0 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Spain time
Questions
What time zone is Spain in?
Spain uses several zones: Mainland Spain (Europe/Madrid, UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) in daylight saving time); Canary Islands (Atlantic/Canary, UTC±0 (WET) in standard time and UTC+1 (WEST) in daylight saving time).
Does Spain use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Spain?
Spain (Mainland Spain) is usually 6 h ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) (5 h ahead of 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
What is the time difference between Spain and London?
Spain (Mainland Spain) is 1 h ahead of London all year.
Does Spain have more than one time zone?
Yes, 2 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Spain, name the city or region rather than just the country.