What Time Zone Is Spain?
Spain uses 2 time zones: CET (UTC+1), UTC+0 (UTC+0). Barcelona is on CET.
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· Spain — main zone
Europe/Madrid
Time zones in Spain
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central European Standard Time (CET) | UTC+1 | --:-- | Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Bilbao, Zaragoza |
| Western European Standard Time (UTC+0) | UTC+0 | --:-- | Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
Convert Spain time
Main time zone of Spain
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Madrid |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
Daylight saving time in Spain
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
Spain time zone FAQ
What time zone is Spain in?
Spain spans 2 time zones: CET (UTC+1), UTC+0 (UTC+0).
Which areas of Spain use each time zone?
CET: Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia. UTC+0: Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Does all of Spain observe daylight saving time?
Yes, every zone in Spain changes its clocks.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.