Current time in Bilbao
Spain
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Time zone
Europe/Madrid
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
43.26, -2.94
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Bilbao
Bilbao 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 Bilbao
| 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 Bilbao
The longest day brings about 15h 24m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 58m.
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Bilbao in?
- Bilbao is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Bilbao observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Bilbao move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Bilbao and New York?
- Bilbao is 6h ahead of New York.