Inside the houses, in the early hours of the day and at the end of the day, winter can still be felt. However, spring 2026 is just around the corner in Seville with the first notes of orange blossom on the calendar and the change in the clocks.
In this regard, and although we will lose an hour of sleep, the city will gain that characteristic golden light until after 8:30 p.m., marking the beginning of the countdown to the most intense spring. It’s time to adjust our clocks and indulge in terraces, evening strolls, and outdoor plans.
The key date: When does the time change in 2026?
The change to daylight saving time in Spain will take place in the early hours of the last Sunday in March. In 2026, the transition will occur on the night of Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29.
- At 2:00 a.m., it will be 3:00 a.m.
- Result: That night we will sleep one hour less, but Seville will “wake up” to much longer afternoons.
Why do we continue to change the time in Seville?
Although the European Parliament is still debating its elimination, the goal remains energy savings. In other words, the aim is to match daylight hours with working hours and thus reduce artificial lighting.
In Seville, this translates into an explosion of life in the streets. The crowded tables in the center, the Alameda, and the neighborhoods outside the city walls, as well as the walks along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, are boosted by that extra hour of natural light.
3 Tips to help you cope with the change
It may take a couple of days for your circadian rhythm to adjust to the new schedule. To avoid feeling “out of sorts” on Sunday, follow these recommendations:
- Early dinner: On Saturday night, try to have dinner a little earlier than usual to synchronize your sleep.
- Immediate sun exposure: On Sunday morning, go for a walk in María Luisa Park or the Muelle de la Sal. The sunlight in Seville is the best natural “reset” for your brain.
- Be careful with analog devices: Your cell phone and smartwatch will update automatically, but don’t forget to change the clock in your kitchen or car so you’re not late for your Sunday appointment.
Thanks to this change, sunset over the Triana Bridge will go from occurring at 7:15 p.m. to approaching 8:45 p.m. immediately .
