Current Time in Bilbao, Spain 🇪🇸
Lat/Long: 43.26° N, 2.93° W
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 7,215 cities in Spain by population
Autonomous Community: Basque Country
IANA Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Solar time: clocks run about 2h 10m 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 Bilbao
Bilbao gets 15h 20m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 21:51.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 58m near the December solstice to 15h 23m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bilbao and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:07 | 06:31 | 14:11 | 18:16 | 21:51 | 23:21 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:06 | 06:31 | 14:11 | 18:16 | 21:51 | 23:21 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:06 | 06:31 | 14:11 | 18:17 | 21:52 | 23:22 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:06 | 06:31 | 14:11 | 18:17 | 21:52 | 23:22 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:05 | 06:31 | 14:12 | 18:17 | 21:53 | 23:23 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:05 | 06:31 | 14:12 | 18:17 | 21:53 | 23:23 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:05 | 06:31 | 14:12 | 18:18 | 21:54 | 23:24 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Bilbao
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How Far Is Bilbao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 743 km | NNE (31deg) |
| London | 941 km | NNE (12deg) |
| Moscow | 3,181 km | NE (50deg) |
| Dubai | 5,591 km | E (91deg) |
| New York | 5,698 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,436 km | E (85deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,667 km | SW (220deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,204 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bilbao?
Bilbao next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bilbao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bilbao and you would surface near Waipawa, New Zealand, about 242 km from the antipodal point at 43.3deg S, 177.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bilbao
What time is it in Bilbao right now?
The current local time in Bilbao is 10:58 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Bilbao follows the Europe/Madrid time zone.
What time zone is Bilbao in?
Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
Is Bilbao on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bilbao is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bilbao today?
Today in Bilbao: sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 21:51, giving 15h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bilbao tonight?
The moon phase over Bilbao tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Bilbao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bilbao, clocks run about 2h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.