What timezone does Madrid use?

Madrid observes Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.

Is this clock accurate?

The clock reads your device's system clock and converts it to Europe/Madrid time using the IANA timezone database built into your browser. Accuracy depends on your device being synchronized via NTP, which most devices do automatically.

Does this account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Modern browsers include the full IANA timezone database, which handles all past and future DST transitions for Europe/Madrid automatically.

What is the difference between CET and CEST?

CET (Central European Time) is UTC+1 and is observed from late October to late March. CEST (Central European Summer Time) is UTC+2 and is observed from late March to late October. The tool always shows the correct abbreviation and offset for today.

When do the clocks change in Spain?

Spanish clocks go forward one hour (CET to CEST) on the last Sunday in March at 02:00 CET, and go back one hour (CEST to CET) on the last Sunday in October at 03:00 CEST.

What is the UTC offset for Madrid right now?

The current UTC offset is shown on the clock display. It is either UTC+1 (CET, winter) or UTC+2 (CEST, summer) depending on whether Central European Summer Time is in effect.

Current Time in Madrid

Name: Current Time in Madrid
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

See the live current time and date in Madrid with DST awareness, UTC offset, and a side-by-side comparison with your local time.

Madrid, Spain

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Your Local Time

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Madrid Timezone Quick Reference

Standard Time (CET) UTC +1:00

Summer Time (CEST) UTC +2:00

DST Starts Last Sunday in March at 2:00 AM

DST Ends Last Sunday in October at 3:00 AM

IANA Identifier Europe/Madrid

Country Spain

Summary

See the live current time and date in Madrid with DST awareness, UTC offset, and a side-by-side comparison with your local time.

How it works

The tool reads your device clock using the JavaScript Date API.
It converts the current moment to the Europe/Madrid timezone using Intl.DateTimeFormat with the IANA identifier.
The display refreshes every second so the clock stays live and accurate.
DST transitions are handled automatically — the tool shows CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
Your local time and timezone offset are displayed alongside Madrid time for easy comparison.
The UTC offset and DST status update automatically when clocks change.

Use cases

Scheduling calls or meetings with colleagues or clients in Madrid.
Checking whether Madrid business hours (typically 09:00–18:00 CET/CEST) are currently active.
Converting your local time to Madrid time when watching live Spanish events or broadcasts.
Travelers planning departures or arrivals in Spain.
Finance professionals monitoring the Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) opening and closing times.
Remote teams coordinating across time zones with Spanish counterparts.
Sports fans tracking Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid match schedules.
Tourists checking local Madrid time before making restaurant reservations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu