Current Time in Madrid, Spain

Madrid currently observes Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST, UTC+2).

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CEST UTC+2 Monday, June 22, 2026

13:02:42

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It is 1:02 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Madrid currently observes Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST, UTC+2). Clocks in Madrid move back 1 hour to CET (UTC+1) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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About Madrid

Madrid serves as the capital of Spain. Around 3.3 million people live in Madrid. Madrid keeps Europe/Madrid time (UTC+1). It shares this time zone with Barcelona.

Daylight today

Sunrise and sunset in Madrid

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↑ Sunrise 6:44 AM 15 hours 4 minutes of daylight Sunset 9:48 PM ↓

Time differences

Madrid vs major cities right now

Shanghai China +6h 7:02 PM → Beijing China +6h 7:02 PM → Istanbul Turkey +1h 2:02 PM → Lagos Nigeria −1h 12:02 PM → Mumbai India +3:30 4:32 PM → Sao Paulo Brazil −5h 8:02 AM → Mexico City Mexico −8h 5:02 AM → Delhi India +3:30 4:32 PM →

Differences update automatically when either side starts or ends daylight saving time. Tap a row for the full conversion page with a 24-hour table.

Reference

Madrid time zone details

Time zone

Europe/Madrid

Zone name

Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST)

UTC offset now

UTC+2

Daylight saving

Yes — currently active

Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in UTC

Coordinates

40.42, -3.70

Clocks in Madrid move back 1 hour to CET (UTC+1) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Convert Madrid time

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More cities in Spain

Barcelona

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Madrid in?

Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid time zone and observes Central European Summer Time (CET/CEST). The current UTC offset is UTC+2.

What is the current time in Madrid?

It is currently 1:02 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Clocks in Madrid move back 1 hour to CET (UTC+1) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

When is sunrise and sunset in Madrid today?

Sunrise today is at 6:44 AM and sunset at 9:48 PM — 15 hours 4 minutes of daylight.

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