Geographic position of Arrecife
Arrecife is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.9630° N, 13.5477° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,224 km (2,003 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,795 km (4,222 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,243 km (8,229 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,320 km (820 mi) west
Arrecife lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Arrecife
With a population of 61,351, Arrecife ranks as the 163rd most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Arrecife
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE / GCRR) is a major international airport serving Arrecife directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:18:21.
Daylight saving time changes in Arrecife
Arrecife uses the IANA time zone identifier Atlantic/Canary. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / WET to UTC+1 / WEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / WEST to UTC+0 / WET.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Arrecife
Business hours in Arrecife (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 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 Arrecife
Compare time in Arrecife with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Arrecife in?
Arrecife follows the Atlantic/Canary time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Arrecife at UTC+1.
What time is it in Arrecife right now?
The current local time in Arrecife is 18:18:21 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Arrecife observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Arrecife 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 Arrecife?
Arrecife is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Arrecife?
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is the airport serving Arrecife. The current local time at the airport is 18:18:21.
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