Current local time in Gijon, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in Gijon. Gijon is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Principado de Asturias |
| Population | about 304,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.53° N, 5.67° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Gijon 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 | 7:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:41 AM | 10:07 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 8:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gijon at about 1:31 PM in mid-January, and about 2:28 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 83 minutes ahead of the sun, because Gijon sits at 5.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Gijon time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gijon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gijon |
|---|---|---|
| Oviedo | 24 km (15 mi) | same time |
| Leon | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Santander | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Burgos | 208 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Valladolid | 222 km (138 mi) | same time |
| La Coruña | 223 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Ourense | 223 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Bilbao | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Spain
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Seville
- Valencia
- Bilbao
- Zaragoza
- Malaga
- Murcia
- Las Palmas
- Vigo
- Palma
- Granada
- La Coruña
- Cordoba
- Valladolid
- Alicante
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- San Sebastián
Questions people ask
What time zone is Gijon in?
Gijon is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Gijon have daylight saving time?
Gijon 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 Gijon when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gijon's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 83 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).