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What time is it in Madrid right now?

08:45 AM
Wed, Jun 3
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Coordinates
40.42, -3.70
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About the Madrid timezone

The current time in Madrid, Spain is 08:45 AM (UTC+2). Madrid observes Europe/Madrid (UTC+1).

Madrid is located in Spain at 40.42°N, 3.70°W. View Madrid on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Madrid

Sunrise
6:46 AM
Solar noon
2:12 PM
Sunset
9:39 PM
Day length
14h 53m

On Wednesday, June 3, Madrid sees 14h 53m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:46 AM, reaches its highest point at 2:12 PM, and sets at 9:39 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Madrid

Madrid observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC+1 → UTC+2).
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026 — clocks fall back at 2:00 AM local time (UTC+2 → UTC+1).

During DST, business hours in Madrid shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Madrid, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Madrid from around the world

Time difference between Madrid and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–5pm in Madrid corresponds to 9am–5pm in Berlin.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Berlinsame time9am–5pm (Madrid) = 9am–5pm (Berlin)
London1 hour ahead10am–5pm (Madrid) = 9am–4pm (London)
Dubai2 hours behind9am–3pm (Madrid) = 11am–5pm (Dubai)
New York6 hours ahead3pm–5pm (Madrid) = 9am–11am (New York)
Singapore6 hours behind9am–11am (Madrid) = 3pm–5pm (Singapore)
Tokyo7 hours behind9am–10am (Madrid) = 4pm–5pm (Tokyo)
Sydney8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Los Angeles9 hours aheadno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Madrid

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Madrid and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
LisbonPortugal502 km1 hour behind
BarcelonaSpain505 kmsame time
AlgiersAlgeria715 km1 hour behind
CasablancaMorocco835 km1 hour behind
ParisFrance1,053 kmsame time
ZurichSwitzerland1,247 kmsame time

Other cities in UTC+1

🇫🇷Paris🇩🇪Berlin🇮🇹Rome🇳🇱Amsterdam🇧🇪Brussels🇦🇹Vienna🇨🇭Zurich🇸🇪Stockholm🇳🇴Oslo🇩🇰Copenhagen🇵🇱Warsaw🇨🇿Prague🇩🇪Munich🇪🇸Barcelona🇳🇬Lagos🇩🇿Algiers

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Madrid right now?
The current time in Madrid, Spain can be seen at the top of this page. Madrid observes the Europe/Madrid timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC+1.
What timezone is Madrid in?
Madrid, Spain is in the Europe/Madrid timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Madrid?
Madrid has a standard UTC offset of UTC+1.
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Madrid observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Madrid in 2026?
In 2026, Madrid springs forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Madrid in 2026?
In 2026, Madrid falls back on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time.