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Current Time in Madrid, Spain

Check the current local time in Madrid, Spain. Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, with CET (UTC +1:00) during standard time and CEST (UTC +2:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today
6:47 PM
Sunset today
9:41 AM
Day length
14h 54m
Population
3.2 M
Coordinates: 40.4168° N, -3.7038° E · Elevation: 667 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Madrid, Spain — Live Clock
3:00:37 AM
CEST Live timezone
Thursday, June 4, 2026
DST ends: October 25, 2026

Madrid Time Zone

Time Zone

Europe/Madrid

Madrid, Spain

Current zone: CEST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

CET

UTC +1:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

CEST

UTC +2:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

October 25, 2026

Based on Last Sunday in March / Last Sunday in October

About Madrid Time: CET & CEST

Madrid is located in Spain and uses the Europe/Madrid time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Madrid overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Madrid aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Madrid vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +2:00
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London UTC +1:00
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New York UTC -4:00
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Singapore UTC +8:00
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Dubai UTC +4:00
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Tokyo UTC +9:00
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Mumbai UTC +5:30
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Madrid Stock Exchange Hours

Local Exchange

BME (Bolsa de Madrid, IBEX 35)

EUR
Regular session (Madrid local time)
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Madrid in 143 days

DST ends on October 25, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Madrid.

Other Cities in Europe/Madrid

These cities share the same time zone as Madrid — when it's 3:00:37 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Other Cities in Spain

Major cities in Spain — some may be in a different time zone than Madrid if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Madrid time

What time is it in Madrid right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Madrid, Spain, updated every second. Right now, Madrid is on CEST with a UTC offset of UTC +2:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Madrid in?

Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid timezone. Standard time is CET (UTC +1:00). During daylight saving time it switches to CEST (UTC +2:00). Currently Madrid is on CEST (UTC +2:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Madrid?

Madrid is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Madrid observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC +1:00) and CEST (UTC +2:00) each year. Clocks advance on Last Sunday in March and fall back on Last Sunday in October. Right now Madrid is using CEST.

Is Madrid on CET or CEST right now?

Right now Madrid is using CEST (UTC +2:00). It switches to CEST in summer and back to CET in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Madrid from New York?

The best call window from New York to Madrid depends on the current offset. Madrid is currently UTC +2:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.