Current Time in Las Palmas, Spain (Canary Islands)
Live local time in Las Palmas with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Las Palmas Atlantic/Canary
About time in Las Palmas
Las Palmas uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
The Canary Islands use Western European Time, the same as the UK and Portugal, and are one hour behind mainland Spain.
When do the clocks change in Las Palmas?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Las Palmas.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 01:00 → 02:00 · forward 1 hour | WEST, UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 02:00 → 01:00 · back 1 hour | WET, UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 01:00 → 02:00 · forward 1 hour | WEST, UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | 02:00 → 01:00 · back 1 hour | WET, UTC+0 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Las Palmas can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Las Palmas and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Las Palmas |
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Sunrise and sunset in Las Palmas
Local times in Las Palmas, calculated for its coordinates (28.12° N, 15.44° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 07:05 | 19:12 | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 07:05 | 21:01 | 13h 56m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 07:50 | 19:59 | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 07:49 | 18:10 | 10h 21m |
Working hours in Las Palmas converted to UTC
| Local time in Las Palmas | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Las Palmas
When do the clocks change in Las Palmas in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Las Palmas go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29 at 01:00, and go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25 at 02:00 (local time).
What time zone is Las Palmas in?
Las Palmas is in the Western European Time zone (Atlantic/Canary). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+0, and it is UTC+1 during daylight saving time (Western European Summer Time).
Does Las Palmas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During that period clocks in Las Palmas are set to UTC+1.
When is the longest day of the year in Las Palmas?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 21:01 local time, about 13h 56m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 10h 21m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Las Palmas look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Las Palmas is 09:00–17:00 UTC in standard time and 08:00–16:00 UTC during daylight saving time.