Time in Spain
For Indian businesses and travellers, Spain is IST is 4h 30m ahead. With 2 timezones, different regions of the country keep different hours.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ GMT Zone (UTC+0) IST is 5h 30m ahead
Major Cities in GMT Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Las Palmas | Canary Islands | Admin | 635,000 | โ |
| ๐ Santa Cruz | Canary Islands | Admin | 538,000 | โ |
| La Laguna | Canary Islands | โ | 160,258 | โ |
| Telde | Canary Islands | โ | 102,769 | โ |
| Arona | Canary Islands | โ | 86,624 | โ |
| Arrecife | Canary Islands | โ | 64,497 | โ |
| Granadilla de Abona | Canary Islands | โ | 57,143 | โ |
| San Bartolomรฉ | Canary Islands | โ | 54,116 | โ |
| Adeje | Canary Islands | โ | 50,549 | โ |
| Puerto del Rosario | Canary Islands | โ | 44,638 | โ |
| La Orotava | Canary Islands | โ | 42,585 | โ |
| Arucas | Canary Islands | โ | 38,936 | โ |
| Agรผimes | Canary Islands | โ | 33,179 | โ |
| Ingenio | Canary Islands | โ | 32,747 | โ |
| Puerto de la Cruz | Canary Islands | โ | 31,377 | โ |
| La Oliva | Canary Islands | โ | 29,693 | โ |
| Candelaria | Canary Islands | โ | 28,795 | โ |
| Gรกldar | Canary Islands | โ | 24,811 | โ |
| Icod de los Vinos | Canary Islands | โ | 24,285 | โ |
| Teguise | Canary Islands | โ | 23,411 | โ |
| Guรญa de Isora | Canary Islands | โ | 22,642 | โ |
| Gรผimar | Canary Islands | โ | 21,716 | โ |
| Pรกjara | Canary Islands | โ | 21,614 | โ |
| Mogรกn | Canary Islands | โ | 21,175 | โ |
| Los Llanos de Aridane | Canary Islands | โ | 20,648 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ GMT
Convert GMT to IST at common working hours
| GMT Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-29 โ 2026-10-25), use BST (UTC+1). IST diff changes to IST is 4h 30m ahead.
๐ช๐ธ Spain โ CET Zone (UTC+1) IST is 4h 30m ahead
Major Cities in CET Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Madrid | Madrid | Capital | 6,211,000 | โ |
| ๐ Barcelona | Catalonia | Admin | 4,800,000 | โ |
| ๐ Valencia | Valencia | Admin | 1,595,000 | โ |
| ๐ Sevilla | Andalusia | Admin | 1,100,000 | โ |
| Mรกlaga | Andalusia | โ | 967,250 | โ |
| Bilbao | Basque Country | โ | 775,000 | โ |
| ๐ Zaragoza | Aragon | Admin | 686,986 | โ |
| ๐ Murcia | Murcia | Admin | 672,773 | โ |
| ๐ Palma | Balearic Islands | Admin | 550,000 | โ |
| Alicante | Valencia | โ | 358,720 | โ |
| Cรณrdoba | Andalusia | โ | 323,763 | โ |
| ๐ Valladolid | Castille-Leon | Admin | 300,618 | โ |
| Vigo | Galicia | โ | 293,977 | โ |
| Gijรณn | Asturias | โ | 268,561 | โ |
| ๐ Vitoria-Gasteiz | Basque Country | Admin | 257,968 | โ |
| A Coruรฑa | Galicia | โ | 249,261 | โ |
| Elche | Valencia | โ | 243,128 | โ |
| Granada | Andalusia | โ | 232,717 | โ |
| Tarrasa | Catalonia | โ | 228,708 | โ |
| Badalona | Catalonia | โ | 227,083 | โ |
| Sabadell | Catalonia | โ | 222,177 | โ |
| ๐ Oviedo | Asturias | Admin | 220,543 | โ |
| Cartagena | Murcia | โ | 219,777 | โ |
| Jerez de la Frontera | Andalusia | โ | 213,688 | โ |
| Mรณstoles | Madrid | โ | 209,639 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ CET
Convert CET to IST at common working hours
| CET Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-29 โ 2026-10-25), use CEST (UTC+2). IST diff changes to IST is 3h 30m ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Spain?
Spain currently observes CET (UTC+1). IST is 4h 30m ahead (IST = UTC+5:30). The live time widget on this page shows the current local time.
How many time zones does Spain have?
Spain has 2 time zones: GMT (UTC+0), CET (UTC+1). Each timezone band covers different geographic regions of the country.
What is the CET to IST time difference?
CET is UTC+1. IST is 4h 30m ahead. To convert CET to IST, add the appropriate hours.
Does Spain observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Spain observes DST in the GMT zone. In 2026 clocks change on 2026-03-29 (to BST/UTC+1) and revert on 2026-10-25.