Location
Alicante, Spain
Current local time
Time in Alicante Now
Current local time in Alicante, Spain with accurate time zone details, CET (UTC+1). Check today’s sunrise and sunset times on findtime.io.
Time zone
CET | UTC+1
IANA zone
Europe/Madrid
Population
348,901
Use this Alicante time page to check timezone details, plan calls, and compare meeting times with cities around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alicante
Time-sensitive answers as of 2026-10-29 02:20 UTC. Open the live clock for the latest timezone information.
What time is it in Alicante right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Alicante, Spain. Right now, Alicante uses Central European Standard Time (CET) | UTC+1, and the display updates automatically.
What time zone does Alicante use?
Alicante uses Central European Standard Time (CET) | UTC+1. During standard time, the city uses Central European Standard Time (GMT+1) | UTC+1. During daylight saving time, it uses Central European Summer Time (GMT+2) | UTC+2. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Madrid.
What is the UTC offset for Alicante?
The current UTC offset for Alicante is shown as CET | UTC+1. If the city observes daylight saving time, this offset can change during the year.
What does the time abbreviation mean in Alicante?
CET is the short label for the current local timezone used in Alicante. The full timezone label and UTC offset are shown on this page so you do not have to rely on the abbreviation alone.
Is Alicante on Daylight Saving Time today?
No, Alicante is not on Daylight Saving Time today, but this location observes Daylight Saving Time seasonally. It is currently using Central European Standard Time (CET) | UTC+1.
When does the time change in Alicante?
Alicante has clock changes in 2026: March 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time and October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time. The next clock change is on March 28, 2027 at 3:00 AM local time. Use the live clock on this page for the current abbreviation and UTC offset.
What is the time difference between Alicante and my location?
The time difference depends on your own timezone and the date. Use the live comparison tools on findtime.io to compare your location with Alicante; the result will account for daylight saving time and the selected meeting date.
What is the best time to call or meet someone in Alicante?
For most business calls, aim for 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Alicante, using Central European Standard Time (CET) | UTC+1. The findtime.io meeting planner shows overlap between your working hours and Alicante working hours and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time on the selected date.
How do I convert Alicante time to another city?
Use the findtime.io time converter, enter the time in Alicante, then choose the comparison city. The converter uses Central European Standard Time (CET) | UTC+1 and applies the correct Daylight Saving Time rule for the selected date.
Why does Alicante's UTC offset change during the year?
Alicante changes offset when daylight saving time starts or ends. That is why the same city can use one UTC offset during standard time and another during daylight time.
