Your clock is synced to your browser settings.
Time in Spain Now
What Time Is It in Spain Right Now With Seconds
Spain mainly follows Central European Time (CET) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+1. The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, during the warmer months.
Most parts of Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Zaragoza, follow the same mainland national time.
Spain Time Zone Information
Main Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)
Standard Time (Mainland): UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (CEST — UTC+2)
IANA Time Zone ID (Mainland): Europe/Madrid
Additional Time Zone: Canary Islands Time — Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) / WEST (UTC+1 during DST)
IANA Time Zone ID (Canary Islands): Atlantic/Canary
More Info: Time in Spain — Wikipedia
Location: Spain in Google Maps and Spain in Apple Maps
Major Cities in Spain & Their Time: Mainland cities follow CET (UTC+1) and switch to CEST (UTC+2) during DST; the Canary Islands are one hour behind.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Mainland Spain follows a single standard time zone.
Daylight Saving Time provides longer daylight in evenings.
Easy alignment with most European countries.
Cons
Clock changes required when DST starts and ends.
Canary Islands follow a different local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Spain use?
Mainland Spain uses Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Does Spain observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Spain observes Daylight Saving Time every year.
What is the IANA time zone ID for Spain?
The main IANA time zone ID for Spain is Europe/Madrid. For the Canary Islands, it is Atlantic/Canary.
Do all parts of Spain follow the same time?
No, the Canary Islands are 1 hour behind the Spanish Peninsula and the Balearic Islands.
Is the time difference the same all year?
No, the time difference changes seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time adjustments.