Current Time in Madrid, Spain
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Madrid time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Madrid
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
40.42° N, 3.70° W
Sunrise
7:59 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid to New York | -6 hours | |
| Madrid to London | -1 hour | |
| Madrid to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Madrid to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Madrid to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Madrid. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Madrid
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Madrid). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Madrid and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Madrid. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madrid?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:59 AM and sets at 8:17 PM local time, giving 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Spain on the same time as Madrid?
No. Spain has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Madrid follows Central European Time.