Madrid time now, live flip clock
Synchronizing time
Madrid, Spain keeps Central European Time: CET (UTC+1) in standard time and CEST (UTC+2) during its seasonal adjustment. The clock shows whichever rule is in force. The live clock is synchronized with Digital Clock Online’s server after the page loads.
Time in Madrid, Spain at a glance
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET)
- Standard time
- CET, UTC+1
- Daylight saving time
- CEST, UTC+2
- Used in
- Spain
Time zone names for developers
IANA time zone identifier: Europe/Madrid
When the clocks change in Madrid, Spain
Clocks in Madrid change twice a year.
- On Sunday 29 March 2026 at 2:00 AM, clocks went forward one hour, to CEST.
- On Sunday 25 October 2026 at 3:00 AM, clocks go back one hour, to CET.
- On Sunday 28 March 2027 at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward one hour, to CEST.
Places on Central European Time
Central European Time covers Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Zaragoza. Used in Spain.
How many hours ahead or behind Madrid
On 7 October 2026, London is 1 hour behind Madrid.
| City | Difference from Madrid |
|---|---|
| London | 1 hour behind |
| New York | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead |
| Your time zone | Detected after this page loads |