Current local time in Las Palmas, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in Las Palmas. Las Palmas is in the Atlantic/Canary time zone, UTC+1 right now (WEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Population | about 365,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.10° N, 15.43° W |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Canary |
| Abbreviation | WET / WEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Las Palmas uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (WET) and UTC+1 (WEST). 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 | 7:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 7:05 AM | 9:01 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 7:50 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:49 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas sits at 15.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Las Palmas time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | |
| London | same time | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Laayoune, Morocco | 244 km (151 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Funchal, Portugal | 525 km (326 mi) | same time |
| Goulimine, Morocco | 533 km (331 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Agadir, Morocco | 621 km (386 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Safi, Morocco | 757 km (471 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Marrakesh, Morocco | 817 km (507 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| El Jadida, Morocco | 875 km (544 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Spain
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Seville
- Valencia
- Bilbao
- Zaragoza
- Malaga
- Murcia
- Vigo
- Palma
- Granada
- La Coruña
- Gijon
- Cordoba
- Valladolid
- Alicante
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- San Sebastián
Questions people ask
What time zone is Las Palmas in?
Las Palmas is in the Atlantic/Canary time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Las Palmas have daylight saving time?
Las Palmas uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (WET) and UTC+1 (WEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Las Palmas when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Las Palmas's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° 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).