Time zone in Barcelona
The current local time in Barcelona, Spain is shown above, synchronized to the second. Barcelona uses Central European Standard Time (UTC+1). Barcelona observes daylight saving time. On March 29, 2026 the clocks change to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). On October 25, 2026 the clocks change to Central European Standard Time (UTC+1).
Show the time in Barcelona in fullscreen
Use the fullscreen button to turn your screen into a large clock showing the local time in Barcelona. In the settings you can choose a theme, add your own background image or switch to an analog clock face.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Barcelona in?
Barcelona uses Central European Standard Time (UTC+1). The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Madrid.
Does Barcelona observe daylight saving time?
Barcelona observes daylight saving time. On March 29, 2026 the clocks change to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). On October 25, 2026 the clocks change to Central European Standard Time (UTC+1).
What is the time difference to Barcelona?
The time difference between your location and Barcelona is shown directly under the clock. It is calculated from your device’s time zone and always takes daylight saving time into account.