Current Local Time in Barcelona, Spain

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UTC Europe/Madrid
Map showing the location of Barcelona

Barcelona is a city in Catalonia, Spain. It keeps time in the Europe/Madrid time zone, whose standard offset is UTC+1. Barcelona observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Barcelona as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.

Barcelona facts

Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Coordinates
41.3874° N, 2.1686° E
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
~1,620,000
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+34

Time zone

Zone name
Europe/Madrid
Standard offset
UTC+1
Current offset
Daylight saving
Observed (UTC+1 standard, UTC+2 in summer)
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Barcelona in?

Barcelona uses the Europe/Madrid time zone. Its standard offset is UTC+1, and it switches to UTC+2 during daylight saving time.

Does Barcelona observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Barcelona moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

What country is Barcelona in?

Barcelona is located in Spain (Catalonia). The local currency is the Euro (EUR) and the international calling code is +34.