Time Now in Santander, Spain 🇪🇸
Lat/Long: 43.46° N, 3.8° W
Elevation: 28 m above sea level
Population rank: #45 of 7,215 cities in Spain by population
Autonomous Community: Cantabria
IANA Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Solar time: clocks run about 2h 15m 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
Santander is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Santander, Spain, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Santander
Daylight Hours in Santander
Santander gets 15h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Santander is at 06:42 and sunset in Santander is at 21:57.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 56m near the December solstice to 15h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Santander and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Santander right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Santander
What is the current local time in Santander?
The live local time in Santander is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Santander currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Santander in?
Santander uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Santander observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Santander is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Santander's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Santander.
Weather in Santander
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Prayer Times in Santander
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:19 | 06:41 | 14:20 | 18:25 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:20 | 06:42 | 14:20 | 18:25 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:21 | 06:43 | 14:20 | 18:25 | 21:57 | 23:27 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:23 | 06:43 | 14:20 | 18:25 | 21:57 | 23:27 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:24 | 06:44 | 14:20 | 18:25 | 21:56 | 23:26 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:26 | 06:45 | 14:20 | 18:25 | 21:56 | 23:26 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:27 | 06:46 | 14:20 | 18:25 | 21:55 | 23:25 |
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14-day Forecast for Santander
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Santander
Sunrise
in Santander
↑
6:42 AM
Sunset
in Santander
↓
9:57 PM
Day Length
15h 15m
Dawn
in Santander
6:06 AM
Dusk
in Santander
10:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Santander
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
53.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:18
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Distances & Clock Changes in Santander
How Far Is Santander From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 764 km | NE (36deg) |
| London | 936 km | NNE (16deg) |
| Moscow | 3,221 km | NE (50deg) |
| New York | 5,624 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Dubai | 5,661 km | E (91deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,504 km | E (85deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,639 km | SW (220deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,136 km | NW (310deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Santander?
Santander next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Santander's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Santander and you would surface near Waipawa, New Zealand, about 235 km from the antipodal point at 43.5deg S, 176.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Santander
What time is it in Santander right now?
The current local time in Santander is 13:46 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Santander follows the Europe/Madrid time zone.
What time zone is Santander in?
Santander 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 Santander?
Is Santander on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Santander is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Santander today?
Today in Santander: sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset is at 21:57, giving 15h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Santander tonight?
The moon phase over Santander tonight is Last Quarter with 53.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Santander?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Santander, clocks run about 2h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.