Current Time in Madrid
The current local time in Madrid, Spain, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Madrid’s official time zone (Europe/Madrid) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
Madrid vs other Europe cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Madrid.
How to read the time in Madrid
- 01 The large clock shows Madrid’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Madrid relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Madrid time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid, Spain uses the Europe/Madrid time zone (IANA identifier). Madrid observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Madrid shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from Madrid's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between Madrid and London?
The gap between Madrid and London depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours London and other cities are ahead of or behind Madrid right now.
Is this Madrid clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Madrid's official IANA time zone (Europe/Madrid) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.