Current local time in Gibraltar, Gibraltar
The live clock above shows the time in Gibraltar. Gibraltar is in the Europe/Gibraltar time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Gibraltar |
|---|---|
| Region | Gibraltar |
| Population | about 107,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.13° N, 5.38° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Gibraltar |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Gibraltar 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 | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 7:04 AM | 9:41 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 8:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:28 AM | 6:10 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gibraltar at about 1:30 PM in mid-January, and about 2:27 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 82 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gibraltar sits at 5.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Gibraltar time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gibraltar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gibraltar |
|---|---|---|
| Algeciras, Spain | 8 km (5 mi) | same time |
| Tangier, Morocco | 59 km (37 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Marbella, Spain | 62 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Cadiz, Spain | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Malaga, Spain | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Larache, Morocco | 125 km (78 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Ksar El Kebir, Morocco | 133 km (82 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Seville, Spain | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gibraltar in?
Gibraltar is in the Europe/Gibraltar time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Gibraltar have daylight saving time?
Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gibraltar's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 82 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).