Time zone in Spain: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Right now the local time in Spain is UTC+1. Spain observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
Mainland Spain uses Central European Time even though most of the country lies west of the Greenwich meridian; it moved its clocks to match Germany in 1940. The Canary Islands are one hour behind the mainland.
Time difference between Spain and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Spain right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Spain. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | 3:00 AM |
| Chicago | 7 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
| Denver | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | 12:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 10 hours behind | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 11 hours behind | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Spain from the U.S.
To reach someone in Spain between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 2:00 AM and 4:00 PM New York time, or between 11:00 PM and 1:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Spain (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Spain that is from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Spain in?
Spain uses Central European Time (CET/CEST), which is UTC+1 right now. Spain observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
Does Spain have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
What is the time difference between Spain and New York?
Spain is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Spain?
The country calling code is +34. To call Spain from the U.S., dial 011, then 34, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Spain?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to EUR converter.