Geographic position of Palma
Palma is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.5694° N, 2.6502° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,405 km (2,737 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,614 km (3,488 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,424 km (8,963 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 227 km (141 mi) east
Palma 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 Palma
With a population of 438,234, Palma ranks as the 8th most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Palma
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI / LEPA) is a major international airport serving Palma directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:57:58.
Daylight saving time changes in Palma
Palma 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 Palma
Business hours in Palma (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 Palma
Compare time in Palma with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Palma in?
Palma 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 Palma at UTC+2.
What time is it in Palma right now?
The current local time in Palma is 19:57:58 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Palma observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Palma 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 Palma?
Palma is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Palma?
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the airport serving Palma. The current local time at the airport is 19:57:58.
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