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Barcelona time zone
Central European Time
Central European Standard Time (CET)
IANA: Europe/Madrid · UTC+1
Daylight saving time in Barcelona
Not in effect now
Next change: Sun 28 Mar, clocks go forward 1 hour (02:00 → 03:00)
Sunrise and sunset in Barcelona today
Sunrise 07:14 · Sunset 17:56
Daylight 10h 42m · Solar noon 12:35
Where Barcelona is
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 🇪🇸
41.3888° N, 2.1590° E · pop. 1,686,208
Time in Barcelona vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Mon | 5 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Sun | 8 hours behind |
| London | Mon | 1 hour behind |
| Paris | Mon | same time |
| Dubai | Mon | 3 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Mon | 4.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Mon | 7 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Mon | 8 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Mon | 10 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Mon | 1 hour ahead |
| São Paulo | Mon | 4 hours behind |
| Chicago | Sun | 6 hours behind |
Guides
basicsBarcelona Time Zone: CET, CEST, and Why Spain Is an Hour AheadBarcelona uses CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. IANA zone Europe/Madrid. Solar noon is at 13:00–14:00. Barcelona’s...
businessBarcelona Business Hours, Lunch Culture & Daily ScheduleWhen do shops, banks and restaurants open in Barcelona? Full 2026 guide to split shifts, menú del dÃa times, Sunday closures and...
basicsBarcelona Time Frequently Asked QuestionsBarcelona time zone: CET in winter, CEST in summer. DST dates, time differences with London, New York, and the EU abolition status.
historyThe History of Daylight Saving Time in Barcelona and SpainSpain first observed DST in 1918. Since 1996, Barcelona has followed the EU directive. The EU plan to abolish DST is stalled.
travelBarcelona Jet Lag: How to Adjust to the City's Late RhythmArriving in Barcelona? Here is how to adjust to the city's late schedule, whether you fly from New York, Tokyo or Sydney.
businessWhen Do People Eat in Barcelona? A Guide to Local Meal TimesWhen do people eat in Barcelona? Local meal times explained: breakfast, lunch, menú del dÃa, merienda, and late dinner times.
businessBarcelona School Hours: Jornada Partida vs Jornada ContinuaPrimary school hours in Barcelona: 09:00–12:30 & 15:00–17:00, or the continuous 09:00–14:00. Secondary schools run 08:00–14:30.
basicsBarcelona Solar Noon: Understanding the Late Midday SunBarcelona solar noon is at 13:00 in winter and 14:00 in summer. Here's why the sun peaks so late and how it shapes the city's daily rhythm.