Current Time in Barcelona
About Barcelona
Barcelona is located in Spain, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 1,620,343. It runs on Europe/Madrid time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Barcelona observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountrySpain
- Population1,620,343
- Latitude41.3888°
- Longitude2.1590°
- Time zoneEurope/Madrid
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Barcelona Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Barcelona's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Barcelona
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
Barcelona 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).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Time Converters from Barcelona
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Barcelona against 26 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Barcelona
What time zone is Barcelona in?
Barcelona, 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 Barcelona observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Barcelona 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 Barcelona today?
The sun rises at 7:58 AM and sets at 7:17 PM in Barcelona today, giving 11h 18m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Barcelona right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Barcelona?
Barcelona is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.