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Rota, Andalusia, Spain uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+02:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
Rota is a city in Spain, with a population of about 28,800. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
🇪🇸 Spain
Population
28,848
Calling code
+34
Currency
EUR
Next clock change
Rota vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 08:37 / 19:43
- Day length
- 11h 6m
Common questions
What time zone is Rota in?
Rota uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+02:00).
Does Rota observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks move back 1 hour on 25 October 2026.
How many hours ahead or behind is Rota?
Rota is 2 hours ahead of UTC, 6 hours ahead of New York City, 1 hour ahead of London and 7 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .