Current Time in Madrid
Spain · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)
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Europe/Madrid
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+1:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+2:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Madrid |
| Country |  Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million |
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About Madrid Time Zone (CET/CEST)
Madrid, the capital of Spain, operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) despite being geographically closer to the GMT timezone. Spain aligned its clocks with Nazi Germany in 1940 and has maintained CET since. In summer, Madrid switches to CEST (UTC+2).
Key fact: Despite being geographically in the GMT zone, Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London year-round.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Madrid with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Madrid Time
What time is it in Madrid right now? +
The current time in Madrid, Spain is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Madrid is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).
What timezone is Madrid in? +
Madrid is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Madrid. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.Does Madrid observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.
What is the UTC offset for Madrid? +
Madrid's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Madrid and London? +
Madrid (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Despite being geographically in the GMT zone, Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London year-round.
How do I convert Madrid time to UTC? +
To convert Madrid time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Madrid and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Madrid in? +
Madrid is located in Europe. It is the 3.3 million population city in Spain.
What is the IANA timezone name for Madrid? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Madrid is
Europe/Madrid. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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