Current Time in Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸
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Madrid ranks
#3 for clocks changing soonest · #33 for largest capital by population · #40 for highest capital city · #99 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 40.42° N, 3.7° W
Elevation: 665 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Spain
Autonomous Community: Madrid
IANA Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Solar time: clocks run about 2h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Spain: CET, WET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Spain: CEST, WEST
The time now in Madrid, Spain is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Madrid currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Madrid keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Madrid time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Madrid sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Madrid stands at an elevated 665 m above the sea. Madrid is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 1052 km off. Madrid ranks among the biggest cities in Spain, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Madrid sees 11h 08m between a 08:25 sunrise and a 19:34 sunset.
Madrid Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Madrid
Madrid gets 11h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Madrid is at 08:25 and sunset in Madrid is at 19:34.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 17m near the December solstice to 15h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Madrid and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Madrid right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Spain
Cities Sharing Madrid's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Madrid.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:52 | 08:25 | 14:00 | 17:06 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:53 | 08:26 | 14:00 | 17:05 | 19:34 | 21:04 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:54 | 08:27 | 14:00 | 17:04 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:55 | 08:28 | 14:00 | 17:03 | 19:31 | 21:01 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:56 | 08:29 | 13:59 | 17:02 | 19:30 | 21:00 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:57 | 08:30 | 13:59 | 17:01 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:58 | 08:31 | 13:59 | 17:00 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Madrid
Sunrise
in Madrid
↑
8:25 AM
Sunset
in Madrid
↓
7:34 PM
Day Length
11h 08m
Dawn
in Madrid
7:57 AM
Dusk
in Madrid
8:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Madrid
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:22
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 23:03
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Distances & Clock Changes in Madrid
How Far Is Madrid From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,052 km | NNE (25deg) |
| London | 1,263 km | NNE (11deg) |
| Moscow | 3,440 km | NE (46deg) |
| Dubai | 5,656 km | E (88deg) |
| New York | 5,768 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,532 km | E (83deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,385 km | SW (220deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,363 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Madrid?
Madrid next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Madrid's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Madrid and you would surface near Dannevirke, New Zealand, about 29 km from the antipodal point at 40.4deg S, 176.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid
What time is it in Madrid right now?
The current local time in Madrid is 23:26 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Madrid follows the Europe/Madrid time zone.
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Madrid?
Is Madrid on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Madrid as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madrid today?
In Madrid today the sun rises at 08:25 and sets at 19:34, giving 11h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Madrid tonight?
Over Madrid tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 25.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Madrid?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Madrid, clocks run about 2h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.