Current local time in Alicante, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in Alicante. Alicante is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Comunidad Valenciana |
| Population | about 296,000 |
| Coordinates | 38.35° N, 0.48° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Alicante 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 | 7:05 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:38 AM | 9:28 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 7:49 AM | 8:00 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:15 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Alicante at about 1:10 PM in mid-January, and about 2:07 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 62 minutes ahead of the sun, because Alicante sits at 0.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Alicante time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Alicante |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Alicante |
|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 70 km (43 mi) | same time |
| Cartagena | 94 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Valencia | 126 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Albacete | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Castello | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Almeria | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Mostaganem, Algeria | 273 km (170 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Chlef, Algeria | 290 km (180 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Spain
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Seville
- Valencia
- Bilbao
- Zaragoza
- Malaga
- Murcia
- Las Palmas
- Vigo
- Palma
- Granada
- La Coruña
- Gijon
- Cordoba
- Valladolid
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- San Sebastián
Questions people ask
What time zone is Alicante in?
Alicante is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Alicante have daylight saving time?
Alicante 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 Alicante when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Alicante's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 62 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).