Geographic position of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 28.1018° N, 15.4157° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,128 km (1,944 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,891 km (4,282 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,147 km (8,169 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,514 km (941 mi) west
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
With a population of 383,516, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria ranks as the 9th most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA / GCLP) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Current local time at the airport is 18:19:50.
Daylight saving time changes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Business hours in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria at UTC+1.
What time is it in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria right now?
The current local time in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 18:19:50 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Las Palmas de Gran Canaria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is the nearest airport to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:19:50.
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