Current Time in Alcalá de Henares
About Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares is located in Spain, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 193,751. It runs on Europe/Madrid time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Alcalá de Henares observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountrySpain
- Population193,751
- Latitude40.4821°
- Longitude-3.3600°
- Time zoneEurope/Madrid
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Alcalá de Henares Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Alcalá de Henares's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Alcalá de Henares
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Spain National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Tue, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Sat, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Dec 7 |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Wed, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Sun, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Tue, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Thu, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Thu, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Wed, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Wed, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Fri, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Sat, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Fri, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Thu, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Thu, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sat, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Sun, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Sat, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Fri, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Fri, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sun, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Alcalá de Henares observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Alcalá de Henares
What time zone is Alcalá de Henares in?
Alcalá de Henares, Spain uses the Europe/Madrid time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Alcalá de Henares observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Alcalá de Henares observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alcalá de Henares today?
The sun rises at 8:20 AM and sets at 7:40 PM in Alcalá de Henares today, giving 11h 19m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Alcalá de Henares and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Alcalá de Henares right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Alcalá de Henares?
Alcalá de Henares is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.