Alicante
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About Alicante
Alicante is a city and historical port on the Mediterranean, in the Valencian Community of Spain, and the capital of the province of Alicante. It had 358,608 residents in 2024. That makes it the second largest city in the community after Valencia and the tenth largest in Spain. With Elche and other municipalities it forms a conurbation of nearly 1 million inhabitants. From the last Sunday of October to the last Sunday of March, Alicante is on UTC+1. In the other months it is on UTC+2. Paris and Berlin have the same time all year. Alicante is always 6 hours ahead of New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What UTC offset does Alicante use in summer?+
In July Alicante is on UTC+2, and in January it is on UTC+1. The change comes with the switch to summer time.
How many hours ahead of New York is Alicante?+
Alicante is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead in July, since both places shift their clocks in spring and autumn.
On what dates does Alicante move its clocks?+
Alicante sets its clocks forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October.
How populous is Alicante?+
With a population of 358,608 as of 2024, Alicante is the 2nd-largest city in the Valencian Community after Valencia and the 10th-largest in Spain.
What is Alicante's name in Valencian?+
In Valencian the city is Alacant, and its official name is Alacant / Alicante. It is the capital of the province of Alicante and a historical Mediterranean port.
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