Geographic position of Málaga
Málaga is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.7202° N, 4.4203° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,088 km (2,540 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,931 km (3,685 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,106 km (8,765 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 394 km (245 mi) west
Málaga 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 Málaga
With a population of 591,637, Málaga ranks as the 6th most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Málaga
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP / LEMG) is a major international airport serving Málaga directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:57:57.
Daylight saving time changes in Málaga
Málaga 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 Málaga
Business hours in Málaga (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 Málaga
Compare time in Málaga with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Málaga in?
Málaga 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 Málaga at UTC+2.
What time is it in Málaga right now?
The current local time in Málaga is 19:57:57 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Málaga observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Málaga 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 Málaga?
Málaga is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Málaga?
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is the airport serving Málaga. The current local time at the airport is 19:57:57.
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