Málaga
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About Málaga
Málaga is the capital of its province in Andalusia, in southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol. It had 597,173 residents in 2025, which makes it the second largest city in Andalusia and the sixth largest in the country. The Phoenicians from Tyre founded it around 770 BC as Malaka. Its history spans about 2,800 years, and it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe. Daylight saving applies. The clocks move forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October, switching between UTC+1 and UTC+2. Málaga is always 6 hours ahead of New York. It shares its time with Paris and Berlin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset in Málaga?+
Málaga is on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Spain changes its clocks, so the offset is not the same in January and July.
When do clocks go forward in Málaga?+
Clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and return to winter time on the last Sunday of October.
What is the time difference between Málaga and New York?+
Málaga is 6 hours ahead of New York in January and 6 hours ahead in July, because both cities change their clocks and the gap never moves.
Which cities have the same time as Málaga?+
Paris and Berlin run on the same clock all year, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, so no conversion is needed.
How many people live in Málaga?+
Málaga had a population of 597,173 in 2025, which makes it the 2nd-largest city in Andalusia and the 6th-largest in Spain. It lies on the Costa del Sol.
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