Current Time in Spain
Central European Time (Madrid) — Spain spans 2 time zones.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Time zones in Spain
Western European Time
Western European Summer Time (WEST)
--:--UTC+1- Daylight saving
- In effect (WEST)
- Cities
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
--:--UTC+2
Zones are grouped by behaviour: standard offset and daylight saving rules. Offsets: UTC+0, UTC+1.
Major cities in Spain
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Spain to New York | -6 hours | |
| Spain to London | -1 hour | |
| Spain to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Spain to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Spain to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Based on Central European Time (Madrid). Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Spain: FAQs
What time zone is Spain in?
Spain spans 2 time zones: Western European Time (UTC+0 / UTC+1 in daylight saving time) and Central European Time (UTC+1 / UTC+2 in daylight saving time). The capital, Madrid, is on Central European Time.
Does Spain observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Central European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
How many time zones does Spain have?
2, counting zones that behave differently: Western European Time (UTC+0) and Central European Time (UTC+1).
What is the time difference between Spain and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Central European Time in Spain. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Madrid, the capital?
Madrid is on Central European Time, currently CEST (UTC+2). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Madrid page.