Current local time in Bilbao, Spain
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Bilbao
Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Madrid), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 354,860.
| Country: | Spain |
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| State / region: | Bizkaia |
| Coordinates: | 43°16′N / 2°56′W |
| Population: | 354,860 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +34 |
Time zone in Bilbao
| 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
Bilbao 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 Bilbao today
| Sunrise: | 08:32 |
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| Sunset: | 19:19 |
| Solar noon: | 13:56 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 08:03 – 19:48 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Bilbao
- London+1 hBilbao is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBilbao is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBilbao is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Bilbao time
What time zone is Bilbao in?
Bilbao uses the IANA time zone Europe/Madrid (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Bilbao observe daylight saving time?
Bilbao 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 Bilbao and London?
Right now Bilbao 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 Bilbao and New York?
Right now Bilbao 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.