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Time in Spain

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Capital · Madrid

3 time zones in Spain

Time zoneLocal timeOffsetDSTExample city
Atlantic/Canary
Western European Summer Time		 UTC+01:00 In effect Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Africa/Ceuta
Central European Summer Time		 UTC+02:00 In effect —
Europe/Madrid
Central European Summer Time		 UTC+02:00 In effect Madrid

About Spain

Official name:Kingdom of Spain
Capital:Madrid
Region:Europe · Southern Europe
Population:49,315,949
Currency:Euro (EUR, €)
Calling code:+34
Languages:Spanish
ISO codes:ES / ESP
Internet domain:.es

Cities in Spain

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Public holidays in Spain 2026

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  • 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
  • 6 Jan — Día de los Reyes Magos
  • 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
  • 1 May — Día del Trabajador
  • 15 Aug — Asunción
  • 12 Oct — Fiesta Nacional de España
  • 1 Nov — Todos los Santos
  • 6 Dec — Día de la Constitución Española

Frequently asked questions about time in Spain

How many time zones does Spain have?
Spain has 3 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 2 different UTC offsets (UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Spain use daylight saving time?
Yes — 3 of Spain’s 3 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Madrid, the capital of Spain?
See the live clock on the Madrid time page. Madrid uses Europe/Madrid.