Daylight Savings Time Changes in Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ (2026)

Next change:
MAR
29
1 hour Forward
29 Mar 2026, 01:59
Country: Spain
Capital: Madrid
Abbreviations: ES, ESP
IANA Time Zones: 3
Dial Code: +34

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
29 MAR

29 Mar 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 2026, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
25 OCT

25 Oct 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 October 2026, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 02:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Oct 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Autonomous Communities in Spain (2026)

Autonomous CommunityDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Andalusia 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Aragon 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Asturias 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Balearic Islands 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Basque Country 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Canary Islands 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Cantabria 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Castille and Leรณn 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Castille-La Mancha 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Catalonia 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Ceuta 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Extremadura 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Galicia 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
La Rioja 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Madrid 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Melilla 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Murcia 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Navarre 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026
Valencia 29 Mar 2026 25 Oct 2026

DST Changes Summary for Spain

Date Year Change Time Details
30 Mar 2025 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
26 Oct 2025 Back 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 02:00 Daylight Saving End
29 Mar 2026 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
25 Oct 2026 Back 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 02:00 Daylight Saving End
28 Mar 2027 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
31 Oct 2027 Back 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 02:00 Daylight Saving End
26 Mar 2028 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
29 Oct 2028 Back 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 02:00 Daylight Saving End
25 Mar 2029 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
28 Oct 2029 Back 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 02:00 Daylight Saving End
31 Mar 2030 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
27 Oct 2030 Back 1 hour 02:59 ➜ 02:00 Daylight Saving End

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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Spain

Does Spain use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?

Yes, Spain observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2026 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

When do the clocks change next in Spain?

The next scheduled time transition in Spain will take place on Sunday, 29 March 2026. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Spain follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Spain spans 3 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each autonomous community.

How will the next transition affect the day in Spain?

Following the shift on 29 Mar 2026, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.

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