Days in Valencia are currently getting shorter, about 18 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Valencia
Valencia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.4739° N, 0.3797° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,394 km (2,730 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,625 km (3,495 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,413 km (8,956 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 33 km (21 mi) west
Valencia lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Valencia
The point on Earth exactly opposite Valencia is near Wellington - when it's noon in Valencia, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Valencia
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Valencia
Valencia is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Valencia is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Valencia
In Valencia, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 57m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 23m, a difference of roughly 5h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Valencia's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Valencia at 39.47° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Valencia
With a population of 824,340, Valencia ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Valencia
Valencia Airport (VLC / LEVC) is a major international airport serving Valencia directly.
Current local time at the airport is 02:43:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Valencia
Valencia 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 Valencia
Business hours in Valencia (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 Valencia
Compare time in Valencia with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Spain
Public Holidays Affecting Valencia
Official national holiday observed in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Valencia in?
Valencia 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 Valencia at UTC+2.
What time is it in Valencia right now?
The current local time in Valencia is 02:43:11 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Valencia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Valencia 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 Valencia?
Valencia is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Valencia?
Valencia Airport (VLC) is the airport serving Valencia. The current local time at the airport is 02:43:11.
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