Current Time in Alicante, Spain 🇪🇸
Lat/Long: 38.35° N, 0.48° W
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #11 of 7,215 cities in Spain by population
Autonomous Community: Valencia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Solar time: clocks run about 2h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Spain: CET, WET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Spain: CEST, WEST
Daylight Hours in Alicante
Alicante gets 14h 47m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset is at 21:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 29m near the December solstice to 14h 50m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Alicante and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:37 | 06:37 | 14:01 | 17:56 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:37 | 06:37 | 14:01 | 17:56 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:37 | 06:37 | 14:01 | 17:56 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:36 | 06:37 | 14:02 | 17:57 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:36 | 06:37 | 14:02 | 17:57 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:36 | 06:37 | 14:02 | 17:57 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:36 | 06:37 | 14:02 | 17:57 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alicante
Sunrise
in Alicante
↑
6:38 AM
Sunset
in Alicante
↓
9:25 PM
Day Length
14h 47m
Dawn
in Alicante
6:05 AM
Dusk
in Alicante
9:57 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Alicante
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
19.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:58
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:24
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How Far Is Alicante From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,190 km | N (10deg) |
| London | 1,463 km | N (1deg) |
| Moscow | 3,409 km | NE (43deg) |
| Dubai | 5,385 km | E (89deg) |
| New York | 6,118 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,281 km | E (84deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,397 km | SW (223deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,722 km | NW (313deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Alicante?
Alicante next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Alicante's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alicante and you would surface near Wainui, New Zealand, about 132 km from the antipodal point at 38.4deg S, 179.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alicante
What time is it in Alicante right now?
The current local time in Alicante is 11:06 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Alicante follows the Europe/Madrid time zone.
What time zone is Alicante in?
Alicante uses the Europe/Madrid IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alicante?
Is Alicante on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Alicante is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alicante today?
Today in Alicante: sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset is at 21:25, giving 14h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alicante tonight?
The moon phase over Alicante tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Alicante?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alicante, clocks run about 2h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.