Current Time in Madrid, Spain
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00 (DST) · 3,255,944pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+2 — Central European Summer Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+02:00 |
| IANA | Europe/Madrid |
| DST | Active |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:48 |
| Sunset | 21:48 |
| Day Length | 15h 0m |
| Solar noon | 14:18 |
| Twilight | 06:15 – 22:21 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 40.42°, -3.70° |
| Country | Spain |
| Calling code | +34 |
Plan with Madrid time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Madrid.
Local rhythm
It is currently afternoon in Madrid, which is inside a normal workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+2.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Berlin: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Madrid matches 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Madrid changes offset during daylight saving time. Recheck meetings around the spring and autumn clock changes.
Time Difference from Madrid
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +6h |
| Los Angeles | +9h |
| London | +1h |
| Berlin | Same time |
| Dubai | -2h |
| Mumbai | -3h 30m |
| Shanghai | -6h |
| Tokyo | -7h |
| Sydney | -8h |
| São Paulo | +5h |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid uses Central European Standard Time (GMT+1, UTC+01:00). IANA identifier: Europe/Madrid. Madrid observes daylight saving time. Observes DST (UTC+01:00 standard, UTC+02:00 summer).
Sunrise and sunset in Madrid today?
Sunrise 06:48, sunset 21:48. Day length: 15h 0m (-1m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 14:18.
Moon phase in Madrid?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.