Current local time in Albacete, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in Albacete. Albacete is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Castilla-La Mancha |
| Population | about 128,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.00° N, 1.87° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Albacete uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:41 AM | 9:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 7:54 AM | 8:05 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 8:22 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Albacete at about 1:16 PM in mid-January, and about 2:13 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 67 minutes ahead of the sun, because Albacete sits at 1.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Albacete time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Albacete |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Paris | same time | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Albacete |
|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 130 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Valencia | 138 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Alicante | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Cartagena | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Castello | 190 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Madrid | 220 km (137 mi) | same time |
| Almeria | 246 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Granada | 253 km (157 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Spain
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Seville
- Valencia
- Bilbao
- Zaragoza
- Malaga
- Murcia
- Las Palmas
- Vigo
- Palma
- Granada
- La Coruña
- Gijon
- Cordoba
- Valladolid
- Alicante
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Questions people ask
What time zone is Albacete in?
Albacete is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Albacete have daylight saving time?
Albacete uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Albacete when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Albacete's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 67 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).