Days in Barcelona are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Barcelona
Barcelona is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.3888° N, 2.1590° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,607 km (2,863 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,411 km (3,362 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,626 km (9,088 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 180 km (112 mi) east
Barcelona lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Barcelona
The point on Earth exactly opposite Barcelona is near Wellington - when it's noon in Barcelona, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Barcelona
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Barcelona
Barcelona is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Barcelona is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Barcelona
In Barcelona, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 11m, a difference of roughly 5h 59m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Barcelona's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Barcelona at 41.39° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Barcelona
With a population of 1,686,208, Barcelona ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Barcelona
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN / LEBL) is a major international airport serving Barcelona directly.
Current local time at the airport is 15:32:29.
Daylight saving time changes in Barcelona
Barcelona 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 Barcelona
Business hours in Barcelona (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 Barcelona
Compare time in Barcelona with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Spain
Public Holidays Affecting Barcelona
Official national holiday observed in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Barcelona in?
Barcelona 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 Barcelona at UTC+2.
What time is it in Barcelona right now?
The current local time in Barcelona is 15:32:29 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Barcelona observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Barcelona 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 Barcelona?
Barcelona is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Barcelona?
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the airport serving Barcelona. The current local time at the airport is 15:32:29.
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