Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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About Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas, officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is a city in Spain and the capital of the Canary Islands. It sits in the north-east of Gran Canaria, about 150 km west of the African coast. In 2024 it had 383,516 inhabitants. The climate is classed as desert, but the cool Canary Current keeps it mild, with an annual average of 21.2 °C. Las Palmas uses UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July, the same as London. Clocks move on the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October, and New York stays 5 hours behind throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Las Palmas use?+
Las Palmas uses UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July. The Canary Islands observe daylight saving time, so the clock shifts twice a year.
When does Las Palmas switch to summer time?+
Clocks in Las Palmas go forward on the last Sunday of March and return on the last Sunday of October.
What is the time difference between Las Palmas and New York?+
Las Palmas is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and also 5 hours ahead in July, since both cities move their clocks forward in spring.
Is Las Palmas on the same time as London?+
Yes. Las Palmas and London show the same time throughout the year, on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Where is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?+
Las Palmas is in the north-east of Gran Canaria, roughly 150 km west of the African coast. It is the capital of the Canary Islands and had 383,516 residents in 2024.