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Time Difference: London to Madrid

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇪🇸MadridUTC+1
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇪🇸
Madrid, Spain
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
1 hour
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London

London vs Madrid timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Madrid (Spain) uses Europe/Madrid at UTC+1. This means Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Madrid

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in London, which is 10am5pm in Madrid. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonMadridStatus
6am7amLondon early, Madrid early
7am8amLondon early, Madrid early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmLondon evening, Madrid evening
6pm7pmLondon evening, Madrid evening
7pm8pmLondon evening, Madrid evening
8pm9pmLondon evening, Madrid evening
9pm10pmLondon evening, Madrid late evening
10pm11pmLondon late evening, Madrid late evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between London and Madrid

Both London and Madrid observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour behind year-round.

Distance between London and Madrid

Great-circle distance
1,263 km
Direct flight time
~2h 29m

London and Madrid are 1,263 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 29m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Madrid?
The current time difference is 1 hour. London is currently 1 hour behind Madrid.
Is London ahead of Madrid?
No. London is currently 1 hour behind Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 10am in Madrid.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Madrid?
The best window is 9am–4pm in London, which is 10am–5pm in Madrid. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Both London and Madrid observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are London and Madrid?
London and Madrid are 1,263 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 29 minutes.