Current Local Time in Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain (GMT+2)
Friday, April 24, 2026
Bilbao is located in the Europe/Madrid timezone in Spain.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/MadridData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild temperatures (8-25°C). Frequent rainfall year-round, especially in autumn.
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📍About Bilbao Time Zone
Bilbao is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+2). Bilbao observes Daylight Saving Time.
Bilbao Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Bilbao Time
- Time Zone: Europe/Madrid (UTC+2)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: Spain
- Coordinates: 43.26, -2.93
- Calling Code: +34 94
🌐Time Difference from Bilbao
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌆New York | 7:13 PM | -6h | |
| 🌙London | 12:13 AM | -1h | |
| 🌅Tokyo | 8:13 AM | +7h | |
| 🌙Paris | 1:13 AM | Same | |
| 🌙Dubai | 3:13 AM | +2h | |
| 🌅Singapore | 7:13 AM | +6h | |
| 🌅Hong Kong | 7:13 AM | +6h | |
| 🌅Shanghai | 7:13 AM | +6h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Bilbao is in the Madrid time zone (UTC+2). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Bilbao is located in Spain.
Bilbao is in the Madrid time zone, which is UTC+2. The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Madrid.
Yes, Bilbao observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to October. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Bilbao is 1 hour ahead of London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 1:00 PM in Bilbao. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Bilbao is 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Bilbao. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Bilbao is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Madrid). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Bilbao and your location.
Standard business hours in Bilbao are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Madrid. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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