Current Time in San Sebastian, Spain
San Sebastian 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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Time zone of San Sebastian
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
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| 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 San Sebastian and other cities
Daylight saving time in San Sebastian
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).
Full daylight saving time schedule for San Sebastian, including the rule each change follows.
San Sebastian time FAQ
What time is it in San Sebastian right now?
San Sebastian is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in San Sebastian, updated every second.
What time zone is San Sebastian in?
San Sebastian is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Madrid.
Does San Sebastian 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 San Sebastian and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind San Sebastian.
Other cities in Spain
Nearest cities to San Sebastian
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.