Andorra is a small landlocked country located in Southwestern Europe, in the eastern Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain.
Despite its small size, Andorra is well known for its ski resorts, mountain scenery, and duty-free shopping. The country operates on Central European Time (CET) and uses one single time zone across the entire country.
Andorra observes daylight saving time, meaning clocks change during the warmer months.
The capital city Andorra la Vella serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.
Current Time
Andorra follows Central European Time (CET).
- Standard Time: Central European Time (CET)
UTC Offset: UTC +1 - Daylight Time: Central European Summer Time (CEST)
UTC Offset: UTC +2 - IANA Time Zone: Europe/Andorra
Quick Facts
- Capital: Andorra la Vella
- Continent/Region: Europe (Pyrenees Mountains)
- Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)
- Standard Offset: UTC +1
- Daylight Saving Offset: UTC +2
- IANA Time Zone: Europe/Andorra
- International Dialing Code: +376
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time Difference From
- Sydney: Andorra is 9 hours behind Sydney
- London: Andorra is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York: Andorra is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Tokyo: Andorra is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Daylight Saving Time
Andorra observes Daylight Saving Time (DST).
DST usually begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October, when clocks move forward by one hour during the warmer months.
Best Time to Call
From Australia: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sydney time
From United Kingdom: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM London time
From United States: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM New York time
Typical working hours in Andorra are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Andorra use?
Andorra uses Central European Time (CET).
Does Andorra observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Andorra switches between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
Does Andorra have multiple time zones?
No. Andorra uses one time zone nationwide.
What is the IANA time zone for Andorra?
The official time zone identifier is Europe/Andorra.
Where Is Located
Andorra is located in Southwestern Europe, in the Pyrenees Mountains, bordered by:
What Is Famous For
Andorra is famous for:
- Beautiful mountain landscapes and ski resorts
- Duty-free shopping and tourism
- Scenic Pyrenees hiking trails
- The historic capital Andorra la Vella, one of Europe’s highest capitals
- Outdoor activities such as skiing and mountain biking
Additional Note
Andorra follows Central European Time and observes daylight saving time, aligning its time changes with neighboring countries France and Spain, which helps maintain consistent time coordination across the region.
