About Barcelona Time
Barcelona, and all of mainland Spain, operates on Central European Time (CET) during the winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the summer. This means the city's time is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Daylight Saving Time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
🌍 Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Winter: CET (UTC+1)
Summer: CEST (UTC+2)
☀️ Daylight Saving
DST starts last Sunday in March
DST ends last Sunday in October
Clocks change by one hour
📍 Location
Latitude: 41.3851° N
Longitude: 2.1734° E
Capital of Catalonia, Spain
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Time in Barcelona vs Major Cities
Barcelona shares its timezone with many major European capitals. Here is how its time compares globally:
Same Time As
Madrid, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Amsterdam, Brussels
Time Differences
London: +1 hour
New York: +6 hours
Dubai: -2 hours (Summer) / -3 hours (Winter)
Tokyo: -7 hours (Summer) / -8 hours (Winter)
Sydney: -8 hours (Summer) / -10 hours (Winter)
Practical Time Information
Understanding the local time is key to enjoying Barcelona's unique rhythm. The city is famous for its late dining schedule, with lunch often starting at 2:00 PM and dinner around 9:00 PM or later. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, though many smaller shops may close for a siesta in the mid-afternoon.
As a major tourist and business hub, being aware of the time is crucial for visiting landmarks like the Sagrada Familia or attending events. The city's Mediterranean lifestyle means that public spaces, beaches, and tapas bars are active well into the night, especially during the warm summer months.
Time in Major Cities
Compare Barcelona time with major cities around the world. All times are synchronized and updated in real-time.