Time zone
Europe/Madrid
Abbreviation
GMT+2 (GMT+2)
Daylight saving
Observed
Location
Spain
About time in Madrid
Madrid is located in Spain and follows the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently abbreviated as GMT+2 with a UTC offset of GMT+2. Like most of Spain, Madrid adjusts its clocks twice a year to account for daylight saving time, so the offset varies by season. If you are scheduling a call, planning travel, or coordinating a remote team, the sections below show the current local time, the time difference to major cities, and quick links to convert Madrid time to and from common time zones.
Madrid observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Daylight saving in Madrid, 2026
The clocks in Madrid change on the dates below. The exact moment of change is shown in Madrid local time.
Spring forward
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks shift +1 hour at 2:00 local time.
Fall back
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks shift −1 hour at 2:00 local time.
Madrid vs major cities right now
Live local time and offset relative to Madrid. Click any card for that city's page.
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New York
United States
EDT6 hours behind - --:--
Los Angeles
United States
PDT9 hours behind - --:--
London
United Kingdom
GMT+11 hour behind - --:--
Berlin
Germany
GMT+2same time - --:--
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
GMT+42 hours ahead - --:--
Kolkata
India
GMT+5:303h 30m ahead - --:--
Singapore
Singapore
GMT+86 hours ahead - --:--
Tokyo
Japan
GMT+97 hours ahead
Common Madrid conversions
When it's a given hour in Madrid, here is the matching local time in other major cities.
| Madrid | New York | Los Angeles | London | Berlin | Dubai | Kolkata | Singapore | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9 AM | 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 12:30 AM | 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
Convert Madrid to other time zones
Pre-loaded converters for the most-searched pairings.
- Madrid to PSTPacific Time
- PST to MadridPacific Time → Madrid
- Madrid to ESTEastern Time
- EST to MadridEastern Time → Madrid
- Madrid to CSTCentral Time
- CST to MadridCentral Time → Madrid
- Madrid to MSTMountain Time
- MST to MadridMountain Time → Madrid
- Madrid to GMTGMT / UTC
- GMT to MadridGMT / UTC → Madrid
- Madrid to CETCentral European Time
- CET to MadridCentral European Time → Madrid
- Madrid to ISTIndia Standard Time
- IST to MadridIndia Standard Time → Madrid
- Madrid to JSTJapan Standard Time
- JST to MadridJapan Standard Time → Madrid
- Madrid to AESTAustralia Eastern
- AEST to MadridAustralia Eastern → Madrid
- Madrid to SGTSingapore Time
- SGT to MadridSingapore Time → Madrid
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Madrid in?
- Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently shown as GMT+2 with a UTC offset of GMT+2.
- Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
- Madrid observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- What is the current local time in Madrid?
- As of the most recent page load, the local date in Madrid is Sunday, May 3, 2026. The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
- How many hours is Madrid ahead of GMT?
- Madrid is currently at GMT+2. The exact value can change by one hour during the daylight saving transition window.
- What is the time difference between Madrid and New York?
- New York is currently 6 hours behind of Madrid.
- What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind of Madrid.