What is the time difference between Tokyo and Madrid?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is 8 hours ahead of Madrid in winter (CET, UTC+1) and 7 hours ahead in summer (CEST, UTC+2). Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes only when Spain shifts its clocks in spring and autumn.

Does Tokyo observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished DST in 1952 and has not used it since. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year. Only Madrid shifts its clocks, which is why the Tokyo-Madrid gap alternates between 8 and 7 hours.

When does the offset change between 8 and 7 hours?

Spain moves clocks forward on the last Sunday in March at 02:00 CET, entering CEST (UTC+2). At that point the Tokyo-Madrid gap shrinks from 8 to 7 hours. It returns to 8 hours on the last Sunday in October at 03:00 CEST when Spain reverts to CET.

What are the best meeting times when calling from Tokyo to Madrid?

The overlap between standard business hours (09:00–18:00) is narrow. Tokyo at 17:00–18:00 JST corresponds to Madrid at 09:00–10:00 CET in winter — the early start of the Madrid workday. That window is usually the most practical for a joint call.

Is this tool accurate for scheduling?

Yes. It uses the IANA timezone database embedded in your browser — the same source used by operating systems and calendar apps worldwide. Accuracy depends on your device clock being synchronized via NTP, which most devices do automatically.

What is CET and CEST?

CET stands for Central European Time (UTC+1), used by Madrid and most of continental Europe in winter. CEST is Central European Summer Time (UTC+2), used from late March to late October. Japan has no equivalent shift — JST is fixed at UTC+9 year-round.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Madrid

See the current time in Tokyo and Madrid side by side, with the live UTC offset — Tokyo is JST (UTC+9) and Madrid switches between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).

Tokyo, Japan

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JST UTC+9

Madrid, Spain

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CET UTC+1

Current Offset

+8 hours

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Madrid

Convert Tokyo Time to Madrid Time

Based on the current offset — updates automatically

Tokyo (JST)	Madrid (CET/CEST)

Meeting Overlap Finder

Business hours (09:00–18:00) highlighted — best overlap shaded

Tokyo (JST)	Madrid (CET/CEST)	Status

Summary

This tool displays the live current time in both Tokyo (Asia/Tokyo — JST, UTC+9 year-round, no DST) and Madrid (Europe/Madrid — CET in winter at UTC+1, CEST in summer at UTC+2) side by side. Tokyo never observes Daylight Saving Time, so the gap shifts twice a year: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Madrid in winter (CET) and 7 hours ahead in summer (CEST). Use this tool to schedule calls between Japan and Spain, coordinate remote teams, or plan travel.

How it works

Your browser reads the current moment from your device clock.
It converts that moment to Asia/Tokyo time (JST, UTC+9) using the IANA timezone database built into modern browsers.
The same moment is converted to Europe/Madrid time (CET in winter, CEST in summer).
The UTC offsets of both cities are compared to calculate the exact hour difference.
All three values — Tokyo time, Madrid time, and the offset — refresh every second.
When Madrid switches between CET and CEST, the displayed offset adjusts automatically.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between Tokyo and Madrid offices.
Checking if a colleague in Madrid is still at their desk.
Planning Japan-Spain travel and arrival time comparisons.
Remote teams coordinating standups across Japan and Spain.
Finding overlapping business hours for Tokyo-Madrid meetings.
Converting a Tokyo meeting time to its Madrid equivalent.
Journalists in Tokyo checking broadcast times for live Spanish events.
Students and teachers arranging online lessons between Japan and Spain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu