Current Time in Rota, Spain 🇪🇸
Lat/Long: 36.62° N, 6.36° W
Elevation: -9,999 m above sea level
Population rank: #318 of 7,215 cities in Spain by population
Autonomous Community: Andalusia
IANA Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Solar time: clocks run about 2h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
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
The time now in Rota, Spain is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Rota currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Rota are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Madrid zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Being in the temperate belt, Rota sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Rota lies barely above sea level, at roughly -9999 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 1533 km away. A major centre in Spain, Rota keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Rota Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Rota
Rota gets 11h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rota is at 08:36 and sunset in Rota is at 19:43.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rota and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rota right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Spain
Cities Sharing Rota's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rota.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 07:07 | 08:36 | 14:10 | 17:18 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 07:08 | 08:37 | 14:10 | 17:17 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 07:09 | 08:37 | 14:10 | 17:16 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 07:10 | 08:38 | 14:09 | 17:15 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 07:10 | 08:39 | 14:09 | 17:14 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 07:11 | 08:40 | 14:09 | 17:13 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 06:12 | 07:41 | 13:09 | 16:12 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Rota
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
57.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:16
Next Moonset
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Tomorrow, 02:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Rota
How Far Is Rota From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,533 km | NNE (25deg) |
| London | 1,727 km | NNE (15deg) |
| Moscow | 3,903 km | NE (43deg) |
| New York | 5,743 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Dubai | 5,915 km | E (84deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,820 km | E (80deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,912 km | SW (219deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,458 km | NW (309deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rota?
Rota next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rota's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rota and you would surface near Ruawai, New Zealand, about 65 km from the antipodal point at 36.6deg S, 173.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rota
What time is it in Rota right now?
The current local time in Rota is 12:41 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Rota follows the Europe/Madrid time zone.
What time zone is Rota in?
Rota uses the Europe/Madrid IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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 Rota?
Is Rota on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Rota as of October 19, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Rota tonight?
Over Rota tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 57.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Rota?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rota, clocks run about 2h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.