Current Time in Madrid, Spain
Live local time in Madrid with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Madrid Europe/Madrid
About time in Madrid
Madrid uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
Mainland Spain uses Central European Time even though much of the country lies at the same longitudes as the UK and Portugal, which use Western European Time. The Canary Islands use Western European Time, one hour behind the mainland.
Time difference between Madrid and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Madrid |
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Working hours in Madrid converted to UTC
| Local time in Madrid | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Madrid
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid is in the Central European Time zone (Europe/Madrid). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+1, and it is UTC+2 during daylight saving time (Central European Summer Time).
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During that period clocks in Madrid are set to UTC+2.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Madrid look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Madrid is 08:00–16:00 UTC in standard time and 07:00–15:00 UTC during daylight saving time.