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Sunday 25 October 2026

About Madrid

Madrid is the capital of Spain and its largest business centre, home to the government, the royal palace and world-class art in the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen museums. It is also known for football, late-night dining and an active social life that continues well into the early hours.

Spain uses Central European Time, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer when clocks go forward. Geographically Madrid lies further west than London, so sunrises and sunsets come late, which partly explains the Spanish habit of lunching around 2pm and dining after 9pm. The Canary Islands are the exception within Spain: they are one hour behind Madrid all year.

Time zoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)Europe/Madrid
UTC offsetUTC+2
Daylight saving timeIn effect nowClocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
Sunrise07:36
Sunset18:21
Day length10:44
Country
Spain
Population
3,141,991
Currency
EUR Euro Member Countries
Language
Spanish
Dialling code
+34
Internet domain
.es
Postal code
28001–28080
Continent
Europe
Capital
Madrid
Coordinates
40.4168, -3.7038

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Time difference from Madrid

CityLocal timeDifference
London23:261 h behind
Paris00:26Same time
Moscow01:261 h ahead
Istanbul01:261 h ahead
Dubai02:262 h ahead
New Delhi03:563:30 h ahead
Bangkok05:265 h ahead
Tokyo07:267 h ahead
Sydney09:269 h ahead
New York18:266 h behind
Los Angeles15:269 h behind

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Current time in cities in Spain

Barcelona00:26Valencia00:26Seville00:26Marbella00:26Ibiza00:26Benidorm00:26

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Madrid in?

Madrid is in the Central European Summer Time time zone (CEST), which is UTC+2.

Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Madrid observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026

What is the time difference between Madrid and UTC?

Madrid is currently UTC+2.

What is the dialling code for Madrid?

The international dialling code for Madrid is +34.

When is the best time to call Madrid from London?

Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 16:00 in London, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Madrid.