Current local time in Marbella, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in Marbella. Marbella is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Andalucía |
| Population | about 153,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.52° N, 4.88° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Marbella 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 | 7:23 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:01 AM | 9:40 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 8:07 AM | 8:17 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:27 AM | 6:07 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Marbella at about 1:28 PM in mid-January, and about 2:25 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 80 minutes ahead of the sun, because Marbella sits at 4.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Marbella time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Marbella |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Marbella |
|---|---|---|
| Malaga | 47 km (29 mi) | same time |
| Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 62 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Algeciras | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Cadiz | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Tangier, Morocco | 121 km (75 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Granada | 136 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Seville | 139 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Cordoba | 152 km (94 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 Marbella in?
Marbella is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Marbella have daylight saving time?
Marbella 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 Marbella when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Marbella's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 80 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).