Current local time in San Sebastián, Spain
The live clock above shows the time in San Sebastián. San Sebastián is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | País Vasco |
| Population | about 270,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.32° N, 1.98° W |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
San Sebastián 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 | 7:11 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:27 AM | 9:51 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 7:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:36 AM | 5:34 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over San Sebastián at about 1:16 PM in mid-January, and about 2:13 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 68 minutes ahead of the sun, because San Sebastián sits at 2.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
San Sebastián time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with San Sebastián |
|---|---|---|
| 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 San Sebastián |
|---|---|---|
| Pamplona | 62 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Vitoria | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Bilbao | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Logrono | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Santander | 147 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Burgos | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Bordeaux, France | 203 km (126 mi) | same time |
| Zaragoza | 206 km (128 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 San Sebastián in?
San Sebastián is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does San Sebastián have daylight saving time?
San Sebastián 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 San Sebastián when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. San Sebastián's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 68 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).