Geographic position of Alicante
Alicante is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.3452° N, 0.4815° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,269 km (2,653 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,750 km (3,573 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,287 km (8,878 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 42 km (26 mi) west
Alicante lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Alicante
With a population of 348,901, Alicante ranks as the 10th most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Alicante
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC / LEAL) is a major international airport serving Alicante directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:59:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Alicante
Alicante uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Madrid. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Alicante
Business hours in Alicante (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Alicante
Compare time in Alicante with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Alicante in?
Alicante follows the Europe/Madrid time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Alicante at UTC+2.
What time is it in Alicante right now?
The current local time in Alicante is 19:59:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Alicante observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alicante is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Alicante?
Alicante is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Alicante?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) is the airport serving Alicante. The current local time at the airport is 19:59:17.
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