Current time in Barcelona
Spain
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Time zone
Europe/Madrid
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
41.39, 2.17
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Barcelona
Barcelona uses Europe/Madrid. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Barcelona
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Barcelona
The longest day brings about 15h 10m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 11m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Barcelona in?
- Barcelona is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Barcelona observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Barcelona move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Barcelona and New York?
- Barcelona is 6h ahead of New York.