Current local time in Alicante, Spain
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Alicante
Alicante, Spain uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Madrid), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 334,757.
| Country: | Spain |
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| Coordinates: | 38°21′N / 0°29′W |
| Population: | 334,757 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +34 |
Time zone in Alicante
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Madrid |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Spain: | 3 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Alicante is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Alicante today
| Sunrise: | 08:17 |
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| Sunset: | 19:14 |
| Solar noon: | 13:46 |
| Day length: | 10h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:51 – 19:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Alicante
- London+1 hAlicante is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hAlicante is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hAlicante is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Alicante time
What time zone is Alicante in?
Alicante uses the IANA time zone Europe/Madrid (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Alicante observe daylight saving time?
Alicante is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Alicante and London?
Right now Alicante is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Alicante and New York?
Right now Alicante is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.