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Time Difference: Madrid to Sydney

🇪🇸MadridUTC+1
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇪🇸
Madrid, Spain
Thu, Jun 4
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
8 hours
Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Madrid
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Madrid vs Sydney timezone guide

Madrid (Spain) uses the Europe/Madrid timezone at UTC+1, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Madrid and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Madrid and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

MadridSydneyStatus
6am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm10pmMadrid working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm11pmMadrid working hours, Sydney late evening
4pm12amMadrid working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm1amMadrid evening, Sydney asleep
6pm2amMadrid evening, Sydney asleep
7pm3amMadrid evening, Sydney asleep
8pm4amMadrid evening, Sydney asleep
9pm5amMadrid evening, Sydney asleep
10pm6amMadrid late evening, Sydney early

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 Madrid and Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 9 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.

Madrid transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Madrid and Sydney

Great-circle distance
17,685 km
Direct flight time
~21h 48m

Madrid and Sydney are 17,685 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~21h 48m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Sydney?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Madrid is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
Is Madrid ahead of Sydney?
No. Madrid is currently 8 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Madrid?
When it's 9 AM in Madrid, it's 5pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Madrid and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Madrid and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Madrid and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Madrid and Sydney both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Madrid and Sydney?
Madrid and Sydney are 17,685 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 21 hours 48 minutes.