Current local time in Mérida, Spain

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CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time

About Mérida

Mérida, Badajoz, Spain uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Madrid), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 56,395.

Country:Spain
State / region:Badajoz
Coordinates:38°55′N / 6°21′W
Population:56,395
Currency:Euro (EUR)
Languages:Spanish
Country calling code:+34

Time zone in Mérida

IANA time zone:Europe/Madrid
Time zone name:Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Current UTC offset:UTC+02:00
UTC time now:
Zones in Spain:3 — see all

Daylight saving time

Mérida is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.

Next clock change:Sunday, 25 October 2026
Local time jumps:from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes)
New offset:UTC+01:00 (CET)

Sunrise and sunset in Mérida today

Sunrise:08:41
Sunset:19:37
Solar noon:14:09
Day length:10h 55m
Civil twilight:08:14 – 20:04

Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Mérida

  • London+1 hMérida is 1 hour ahead of London
  • New York+6 hMérida is 6 hours ahead of New York
  • Abuja+1 hMérida is 1 hour ahead of Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about Mérida time

What time zone is Mérida in?
Mérida uses the IANA time zone Europe/Madrid (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Mérida observe daylight saving time?
Mérida is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Mérida and London?
Right now Mérida is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Mérida and New York?
Right now Mérida is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.