Geographic position of Murcia
Murcia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.9870° N, 1.1300° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,229 km (2,628 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,790 km (3,598 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,248 km (8,853 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 99 km (62 mi) west
Murcia 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 Murcia
With a population of 471,982, Murcia ranks as the 7th most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Murcia
Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU / LEMI) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Murcia.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Murcia
Murcia 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 Murcia
Business hours in Murcia (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 Murcia
Compare time in Murcia with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Murcia in?
Murcia 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 Murcia at UTC+2.
What time is it in Murcia right now?
The current local time in Murcia is 19:58:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Murcia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Murcia 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 Murcia?
Murcia is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Murcia?
Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU) is the nearest airport to Murcia, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:17.
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