Current local time in Cartagena, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in Cartagena. Cartagena is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Región de Murcia |
| Population | about 166,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.60° N, 0.98° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cartagena 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 | 7:07 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:42 AM | 9:28 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | 7:51 AM | 8:02 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:15 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cartagena at about 1:12 PM in mid-January, and about 2:09 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 64 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cartagena sits at 1.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Cartagena time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cartagena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cartagena |
|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 44 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Alicante | 94 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Almeria | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Albacete | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Mostaganem, Algeria | 208 km (129 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Oran, Algeria | 213 km (132 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Valencia | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Granada | 235 km (146 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 Cartagena in?
Cartagena is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Cartagena have daylight saving time?
Cartagena 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 Cartagena when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cartagena's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 64 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).