Current local time in Melilla, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in Melilla. Melilla is in the Africa/Ceuta time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Melilla |
| Population | about 107,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.30° N, 2.95° W |
| Time zone | Africa/Ceuta |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Melilla 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 | 7:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:57 AM | 9:29 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 7:59 AM | 8:09 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:16 AM | 6:02 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Melilla at about 1:20 PM in mid-January, and about 2:17 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 72 minutes ahead of the sun, because Melilla sits at 3.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Melilla time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Melilla |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Melilla |
|---|---|---|
| Oujda, Morocco | 117 km (72 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Taza, Morocco | 155 km (96 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Tlimcen, Algeria | 155 km (96 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Almeria | 176 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Malaga | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Sidi bel Abbes, Algeria | 210 km (131 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Granada | 215 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Oran, Algeria | 216 km (134 mi) | 1 hour behind |
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 Melilla in?
Melilla is in the Africa/Ceuta time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Melilla have daylight saving time?
Melilla 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 Melilla when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Melilla's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 72 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).