Current time in Madrid
Spain
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Time zone
Europe/Madrid
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
40.42, -3.70
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Madrid
Madrid uses Europe/Madrid. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Madrid
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Madrid
The longest day brings about 15h 04m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 17m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Madrid in?
- Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Madrid move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Madrid and New York?
- Madrid is 6h ahead of New York.