Geographic position of Bilbao
Bilbao is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.2627° N, 2.9253° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,816 km (2,993 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,203 km (3,233 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,835 km (9,218 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 237 km (147 mi) west
Bilbao 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 Bilbao
With a population of 347,342, Bilbao ranks as the 11th most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bilbao
Bilbao Airport (BIO / LEBB) is a major international airport serving Bilbao directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:36.
Daylight saving time changes in Bilbao
Bilbao 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 Bilbao
Business hours in Bilbao (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 Bilbao
Compare time in Bilbao with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bilbao in?
Bilbao 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 Bilbao at UTC+2.
What time is it in Bilbao right now?
The current local time in Bilbao is 19:58:36 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bilbao observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
Bilbao is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bilbao?
Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the airport serving Bilbao. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:36.
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