Madrid
What time is it in Spain
About Madrid
Madrid sits at UTC+2 (CEST) through summer, shifting to UTC+1 on 25 October 2026. New York is a fixed 6 hours behind all year. Most IFEMA expo halls and Gran Vía offices open by 09:30; Spain's «horario partido» means a lunch break lasting until 16:00, so afternoon productivity peaks after 16:30.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Madrid right now?+
Madrid follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving. You can always check the exact current time in Madrid at the top of this page, updated in real time.
What time zone is Madrid in?+
Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid time zone. It uses CET (UTC+1) from late October to late March, and CEST (UTC+2) from late March to late October when daylight saving time is in effect.
How many hours ahead or behind is Madrid compared to UTC?+
Madrid is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. This means during standard time it is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time, and 2 hours ahead during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Madrid and New York?+
Madrid is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern Time). During daylight saving transitions, this gap may briefly change to 5 or 7 hours depending on when each region switches clocks.
What is the time difference between Madrid and London?+
Madrid is usually 1 hour ahead of London. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but Spain switches on the same schedule as most of mainland Europe, keeping the 1-hour gap consistent throughout the year.
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Madrid observes daylight saving time (horario de verano). Clocks move forward 1 hour on the last Sunday of March and back 1 hour on the last Sunday of October, in line with European Union rules.
What is the time difference between Madrid and Tokyo?+
Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 7–8 hours ahead of Madrid depending on the season. During Central European Summer Time (UTC+2), the difference is 7 hours; during standard CET (UTC+1), it widens to 8 hours.
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