Europe · Southern Europe · Sovereign state
Current time in Andorra
A single time zone at UTC+02:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Andorra's time
A single time zone.
Andorra uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and observes daylight saving time, keeping its clocks in sync with its much larger neighbors France and Spain.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Andorra.
History
How Andorra keeps time.
Andorra, a small landlocked country nestled in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, has always closely followed the timekeeping practices of its two neighboring countries. The principality adopted Central European Time during World War II, when both France and Spain aligned their clocks with German-occupied Europe's time changes. After the war, while France and Spain maintained Central European Time, Andorra continued this practice for consistency in cross-border trade and communication with its neighbors.
Andorra's adoption of daylight saving time follows the schedule established by the European Union, shifting to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in summer months. As a microstate heavily dependent on tourism and cross-border commerce with France and Spain, maintaining time alignment with its neighbors has been essential for economic coordination and daily practicalities.
Despite its small size, Andorra has maintained this single timezone without any territorial exceptions, making its timekeeping situation straightforward and predictable. The country's timezone decisions have been largely practical rather than political, prioritizing harmonization with surrounding regions.
Did you know?
Things about Andorra's time.
Andorra's location in the Pyrenees mountains means it shares exact timezone alignment with both France and Spain, simplifying cross-border activities for residents and visitors alike. As a microstate with extremely limited territory, there are no regional variations or exceptions to worry about.
The country observes daylight saving time changes on the same schedule as its EU neighbors, springing forward in March and falling back in October. This synchronization benefits Andorra's significant tourism industry, ensuring visitors experience no time confusion when traveling between Andorra, France, and Spain.
Interestingly, Andorra itself is not an EU member but voluntarily follows EU time practices, demonstrating how small states often align with regional standards rather than establishing independent time policies.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andorra's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What timezone is Andorra in?
- Andorra uses Central European Time (UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
- Does Andorra observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Andorra observes daylight saving time, switching to UTC+2 during summer months (typically late March to late October), in line with its EU neighbors France and Spain.
- Is Andorra's time the same as Spain and France?
- Yes, Andorra is in the exact same timezone as both France and Spain, UTC+1 standard time and UTC+2 during summer, making cross-border travel and communication seamless.
- How many time zones does Andorra have?
- Andorra has only one time zone, Central European Time (CET/CEST), with no regional variations or exceptions.
- What is the ISO code for Andorra's timezone?
- The IANA timezone identifier for Andorra is 'Europe/Andorra'.
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