Current Time in Malaga, Spain
Malaga is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.
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· Malaga
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Time zone of Malaga
| 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 |
Time difference between Malaga and other cities
Daylight saving time in Malaga
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).
Malaga time FAQ
What time is it in Malaga right now?
Malaga is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Malaga, updated every second.
What time zone is Malaga in?
Malaga is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Madrid.
Does Malaga observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the time difference between Malaga and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Malaga.
Other cities in Spain
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.