Madrid is on standard time, UTC+1 (CET). On Sunday, March 28, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
Madrid and your time
Madrid at a glance
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Madrid |
| Capital of | Spain |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Abbreviation now | CET |
| UTC offset now | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 40.42° N, 3.70° W |
Time zone in Madrid
Madrid follows the Europe/Madrid time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC+2 (CEST)) lasts until Sunday, October 31, 2027.
Madrid is the capital of Spain, which uses 2 different offsets. Official dates and deadlines are often given in capital time, so check which zone a notice means.
Clock changes in Madrid, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Madrid time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Madrid is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 2 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 7 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind | 7 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Madrid and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Madrid
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Madrid runs from 9 hours 17 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 4 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:49 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Madrid
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:45 AM | 9:49 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 8:03 AM | 8:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:34 AM | 5:51 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Madrid
The clock in Madrid runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:15 PM on standard time and 2:15 PM during daylight saving time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Madrid
All the places listed below keep the same time as Madrid.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Móstoles | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Alcalá de Henares | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Valladolid | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salamanca | 176 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burgos | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Albacete | 223 km (139 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Logroño | 251 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zaragoza | 274 km (170 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Madrid today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Lagos (Nigeria)
- Luanda (Angola)
- Algiers (Algeria)
- Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
- N'Djamena (Chad)
More cities in Spain
All time zones and cities in Spain
Plan around the time in Madrid
- Convert a time to or from Madrid: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Madrid to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Madrid and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone: UTC+1 (CET) in standard time and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Madrid?
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2. They go back again on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Madrid and New York?
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Madrid and New York change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Madrid?
About 15 hours 4 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Madrid?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Madrid lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:15 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.