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The Current Local Date and Time in Astorga, Spain (ES)

Time Zone Europe/Madrid

01:32:32

Local Time Date and Timezone

Where is Astorga? (Spain, ES)

Astorga is a city located in Spain (ES).
Latitude 42.45879 Longitude -6.05601

Astorga location on the Spain (ES) map

Information about Astorga

City: Astorga
Country: Spain (ES)
Latitude: 42.45879
Longitude: -6.05601
Time Zone: Europe/Madrid

Time zone and UTC offset ofAstorga

Astorga, Spain is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, which is currently UTC+2. This time zone observes daylight saving time (currently in effect). The next clock change is on October 25, 2026.

Current time difference with other cities

Astorga is 1 hour ahead of London
Astorga is 6 hours ahead of New York
Astorga is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Astorga is 2 hours behind Dubai
Astorga is 7 hours behind Tokyo
Astorga is 9 hours behind Sydney

Frequently asked questions about time inAstorga

What time zone is Astorga in?

Astorga, Spain is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (currently UTC+2).

Does Astorga observe daylight saving time?

Yes, the clocks change during the year in this time zone.

What is the time difference between Astorga and New York?

Astorga is 6 hours ahead of New York (the difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time).

What are the coordinates of Astorga?

Astorga is located at latitude 42.45879 and longitude -6.05601.

Sunrise, sunset and moon phase inAstorga today

Astronomical data for October 16, 2026 in Astorga, calculated for the Europe/Madrid time zone. All times are local.

Sun

Sunrise: 08:38
Solar noon: 14:10
Sunset: 19:41
Length of day: 11 h 3 min

Moon

Moon phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 26%
Moon age: about 5.0 days
Moonrise: 14:39
Moonset: 23:06

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City of Astorga, Spain

Astorga (Spanish: [asˈtoɾɣa] , Estorga in the Leonese dialect of Maragatería) is a municipality and city in Spain, located in the Province of León, within the autonomous community of Castile and León. Situated at the transition between the Páramo Leonés and the Montes de León, it serves as a central hub for the regions of Maragatería, La Cepeda, and the Ribera del Órbigo. The city is the seat of one of Spain's oldest and most extensive dioceses, with jurisdiction over half of the province of León and parts of the provinces of Ourense and Zamora. It is also the head of the judicial district number 5 of the province of León. Founded as a Roman military camp for the Legio X Gemina in the late 1st century BC, it soon transitioned into a civilian settlement known as Asturica Augusta and became the capital of the Conventus Asturum. It developed as a key communication hub in northwestern Iberia and enjoyed prosperity during the first two centuries of the Common Era due to gold mining, earning the description vrbs magnifica from Pliny the Elder. By the mid-3rd century, it likely became an episcopal see, with Basílides as its first bishop. Following the barbarian invasions, it was part of the Kingdom of the Suebi and was captured by Muslim forces under Tariq in 714, though it was reconquered by the Asturian monarchy later that century. In the late 10th century, it faced repeated Muslim assaults led by Almanzor. From the 11th century, bolstered by the Way of St. James, the city experienced gradual development, with the Church playing a prominent role. In 1465, Henry IV of Castile granted Álvaro Pérez Osorio, Count of Trastámara, Lord of Villalobos, and Castroverde, the title of Marquis of Astorga, transitioning the city from a free status to a feudal condition. In the early 19th century, Astorga suffered the consequences of the French occupation and was among the first cities to rise against the French, with a revolt of peasants and laborers on May 2, 1808. French forces entered the city on December 31 of that year, and the city changed hands multiple times until the French surrendered on August 17, 1812. Between the mid-19th century and early 20th century, significant industrial growth occurred, driven by the arrival of the railway and the rise of the chocolate industry. This industry, alongside other food sectors such as confectionery and meat processing, remains active, though the local economy primarily relies on the service sector, with administration, commerce, and cultural tourism as key pillars. The latter is supported by the city's rich historical-artistic heritage, including the cathedral, the Episcopal Palace, the town hall, and the Roman ergastula, all designated as Cultural Heritage Sites. Astorga is also a stop on the Way of St. James and a starting point for the Vía de la Plata. The most notable celebrations include the carnivals—held the first weekend after Ash Wednesday—the Holy Week, declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest, the Astures and Romans festival, recognized as a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest, and, intermittently, the Zuiza procession honoring the Clavijo banner and the procession of the Virgin of Castrotierra, brought from its sanctuary 17 kilometers away during drought years. In 2015, during the UNESCO approval of the extension of the Camino de Santiago in Spain to "Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain," Spain submitted a "Retrospective Inventory - Associated Components," listing Astorga with associated elements under numbers 1708 to 1772.
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