How Many Time Zones Are There in Spain?
Main Time Zone
All of continental Spain, including Madrid, observes Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET) in the United States.
Exception: Canary Islands
Separate Time Zone
The Canary Islands, an archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, observes Western European Time (WET), which is one hour behind CET and five hours ahead of ET.
Impact of Daylight Saving Time
During daylight saving time, from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, Spain observes Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is two hours ahead of GMT and seven hours ahead of ET. The Canary Islands observe Western European Summer Time (WEST), which is one hour ahead of WET and six hours ahead of ET.
Additional Information
- Spain uses the 24-hour clock.
- The Canary Islands are the only part of Spain that is not on the European mainland.
- The time difference between Spain and the United States varies depending on daylight saving time and the specific location in both countries.
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