Geographic position of Centro
Centro is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.1272° N, 15.4314° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,131 km (1,946 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,888 km (4,280 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,150 km (8,171 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,515 km (941 mi) west
Centro 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 Centro
With a population of 88,546, Centro ranks as the 103rd most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Centro
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA / GCLP) is a major international airport located about 22 km (14 mi) from Centro.
Current local time at the airport is 18:17:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Centro
Centro 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 Centro
Business hours in Centro (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 Centro
Compare time in Centro with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Centro in?
Centro 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 Centro at UTC+1.
What time is it in Centro right now?
The current local time in Centro is 18:17:52 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Centro observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Centro 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 Centro?
Centro is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Centro?
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is the nearest airport to Centro, located about 22 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:17:52.
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