Europe · Spain
Current time in Seville
Central European Standard Time. Currently on daylight saving time.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Daylight saving
Active
Ends Oct 25, 2026 · in 5 months
Through the current period
33%About Seville time
Seville keeps two clocks.
Seville follows Central European time, meaning the sun rises early and sets late—perfect for long, sun‑soaked evenings of tapas and strolls along the Guadalquivir. Remote teams plugged in here should plan morning stand‑ups early to make the most of daylight, as business hours run on a classic Iberian rhythm with a midday pause.
Daylight saving
The year, by the clock.
Now
CEST
Daylight saving · since Mar 29, 2026
Next change
Oct 25, 2026
Clocks fall back · in 5 months
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seville's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Why does sunset feel so late in Seville?
- Despite being mainland Spain’s southwestern corner, Seville uses Central European Time (CET/CEST), so in summer the sun doesn’t set until after 9:30 p.m., stretching golden evenings into the night.
- How does daylight saving shift work here?
- Clocks spring forward to UTC+2 in late March and fall back to UTC+1 in late October, extending daylight into the evening and aligning Seville with central European business hours.
- Can I expect a long lunch break during summer?
- Yes—Spanish office culture often includes a 1:30–4:30 p.m. lunch and siesta window, though many modern workplaces compress this; remote teams should clarify availability around then.
- Is Seville on the same time as Morocco?
- No—Morocco frequently switches its clocks but generally stays at UTC+1 (or UTC+0), so in summer Seville is usually one hour ahead, worth remembering for cross‑Mediterranean calls.
- When is the best overlap with U.S. East Coast hours?
- From about 3:00–6:00 p.m. Seville time you’ll have real‑time overlap with 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET, which is prime scheduling for transatlantic stand‑ups.
- Do flights from London match my clock?
- In summer, yes—both the UK and Seville run at UTC+1/+2 during DST, so your watch reads the same on arrival; just watch out if traveling during the clocks‑change weeks.
- Why don’t Spaniards move to Western European Time?
- Historically, Spain shifted to CET in 1940 and stayed there geographically ‘misaligned’; proposals to switch back keep coming up, but Sevilleans still live on two sunsets’ worth of schedule.
- Will Seville ever ditch daylight saving?
- The EU voted to scrap seasonal clock changes, but Spain hasn’t locked in a permanent time yet, so for now Sevilleans still spring forward and fall back like most of central Europe.
- How late should I schedule evening calls?
- It’s customary to keep business chats wrapped up by 7:00 p.m. local time so teams can enjoy late dinners and outdoor ambience that often run past 10:00 p.m. in summer.
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