About Madrid Time
Madrid, along with the rest of mainland Spain, uses Central European Time (CET) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during summer. The country observes daylight saving time, advancing clocks in the spring and turning them back in the autumn. CET is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1), while CEST is 2 hours ahead (UTC+2).
Madrid, along with the rest of mainland Spain, uses Central European Time (CET) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during summer. The country observes daylight saving time, advancing clocks in the spring and turning them back in the autumn. CET is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1), while CEST is 2 hours ahead (UTC+2).
🌍 Timezone
Europe/Madrid (CET/CEST)
UTC+1 (Winter)
UTC+2 (Summer)
☀️ Daylight Saving Time
Spain observes DST
Clocks change in March & October
Time moves forward 1 hour in summer
📍 Location
Latitude: 40.4168° N
Longitude: 3.7038° W
Capital city of Spain
Current Month Calendar
Time in Madrid vs Major Cities
Madrid shares its timezone with many other major European capitals. Here is a comparison of Madrid's time with other global hubs:
Same Time As
Paris, Rome, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Warsaw, Stockholm
Time Differences
London: +1 hour
New York: +6 hours
Dubai: -2 hours (Summer) / -3 hours (Winter)
Mumbai: -3.5 hours (Summer) / -4.5 hours (Winter)
Tokyo: -7 hours (Summer) / -8 hours (Winter)
Sydney: -8 hours (Summer) / -10 hours (Winter)
Practical Time Information
As the capital of Spain, Madrid is a major center for finance, business, and culture in Europe. Knowing the local time is crucial for coordinating with its bustling economic sectors, from the corporate skyscrapers of the CTBA to the world-renowned museums like the Prado and Reina Sofía.
Daylight hours in Madrid vary significantly between seasons. In summer (June), sunrise is around 6:45 AM and sunset is near 9:50 PM. In winter (December), the sun rises at about 8:30 AM and sets around 5:50 PM.
Standard business hours in Madrid are typically from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays. While the traditional long lunch or "siesta" is less common in large corporations, many smaller shops still close from around 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The city is famous for its vibrant nightlife, with dinner often starting as late as 9:00 or 10:00 PM.
Time in Major Cities
Compare Madrid time with major cities around the world. All times are synchronized and updated in real-time.