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Current Time in Madrid, Spain

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Madrid in?

Madrid is located in Europe. It is the 3.3 million population city in Spain.

Spain · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)

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Europe/Madrid

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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📅 Public Holidays in Spain (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Spain. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 6

Epiphany

Apr 3

Good Friday

May 1

Labour Day

Aug 15

Assumption Day

Oct 12

Spain National Day

Nov 1

All Saints Day

Dec 6

Constitution Day

Dec 8

Immaculate Conception

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Madrid

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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.

What time is sunrise in Madrid today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Madrid are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Madrid's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Madrid? +

Sunset times in Madrid are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Madrid? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Adolfo Suárez Madrid (MAD) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Madrid to London, Madrid to New York, Madrid to Dubai, Madrid to Tokyo.