Current local time in Melilla
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Africa/CeutaUTC+1 / UTC+2
Melilla keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Africa/Ceuta.
Daylight saving time in Melilla
Melilla changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2
Cities on the same time as Melilla
These places show the same clock as Melilla every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
Melilla time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Africa/Ceuta
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 35.29°, -2.94°
- Population
- 85,985
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Melilla today
Computed from Melilla's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Melilla time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Melilla is |
|---|---|---|
| MadridSpain | — | same time |
| New York CityUnited States | — | 6h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 1h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 2h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 7h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Melilla time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Melilla right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Melilla, updated every second from your device's clock. Melilla keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- What time zone is Melilla in?
- Melilla is in the IANA time zone Africa/Ceuta: Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- Does Melilla observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
- Which cities share Melilla's time?
- Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Sevilla, Málaga keep the same clock as Melilla all year.
Planning something with Melilla?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Melilla and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Melilla into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Melilla offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Africa/Ceuta time zone set correctly.