Current local time in Madrid
Madrid, Spain, uses the Europe/Madrid time zone (Central European Standard Time / Central European Summer Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Central European Summer TimeCEST
- UTC offset now
- UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, October 25, 2026: UTC+2 → UTC+1
- Dialing code
- +34
The time zone, at a glance.
Madrid follows Europe/Madrid. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+1 → UTC+22026-03-29 01:00 UTC02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+2 → UTC+12026-10-25 01:00 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+1 → UTC+22027-03-28 01:00 UTC02:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+2 → UTC+12027-10-31 01:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Madrid.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (15h 3m) and Dec the least (9h 18m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:35 AM | 6:12 PM | 9h 37m | UTC+1 |
| Feb 15 | 8:08 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 42m | UTC+1 |
| Mar 15 | 7:26 AM | 7:21 PM | 11h 55m | UTC+1 |
| Apr 15 | 7:36 AM | 8:53 PM | 13h 17m | UTC+2 |
| May 15 | 6:58 AM | 9:24 PM | 14h 26m | UTC+2 |
| Jun 15 | 6:44 AM | 9:46 PM | 15h 3m | UTC+2 |
| Jul 15 | 6:57 AM | 9:43 PM | 14h 47m | UTC+2 |
| Aug 15 | 7:25 AM | 9:12 PM | 13h 47m | UTC+2 |
| Sep 15 | 7:55 AM | 8:23 PM | 12h 28m | UTC+2 |
| Oct 15 | 8:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 9m | UTC+2 |
| Nov 15 | 8:00 AM | 5:57 PM | 9h 57m | UTC+1 |
| Dec 15 | 8:30 AM | 5:49 PM | 9h 18m | UTC+1 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Madrid with your world.
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Best times to call from Madrid
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Madrid time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–4:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (11:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Spain, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · All Saints' Day
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Día de la Constitución Española
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Immaculate Conception
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · Epiphany
Airports serving Madrid
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport · 14 km
Places that share Madrid’s clock
These places use the same Europe/Madrid rules, so their time always matches Madrid, including clock changes.
- Barcelona
- Seville
- Valencia
- Bilbao
- Zaragoza
- Malaga
- Murcia
- Vigo
- Palma
- Granada
- La Coruña
- Gijon
- Cordoba
- Valladolid
- Alicante
- San Sebastián
- Pamplona
- Oviedo
- Vitoria
- Santander
Also on UTC+2 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Madrid today but may differ after a clock change.
- France
- Sudan
- Germany
- South Africa
- Italy
- Austria
- Poland
- Hungary
- Zimbabwe
- Belgium
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Sweden
- Libya
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Serbia
- Denmark
- Netherlands
Questions about time in Madrid
What time zone is Madrid in?
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from UTC+2 to UTC+1.
What is the time difference between Madrid and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 6 hours behind Madrid; London is 1 hour behind Madrid; Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid; Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid; Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid; Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid.
How do I call Madrid from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +34, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Madrid as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Europe/Madrid. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.