Sydney to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 9 hours behind Sydney. When it's 03:25:39 AM in Sydney, it's 06:25:39 PM in Madrid.
How Many Hours Behind Is Madrid From Sydney?
Madrid is 9 hours behind Sydney. So Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Sydney starts when it is already 12:00 AM in Madrid. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 10 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Sydney and Madrid
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Sydney and Madrid never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Madrid.
both at work Sydney only Madrid only neither — hours shown along the strip are Sydney local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Sydney to see the exact equivalent in Madrid.
Common Times Converted
Sydney time on the left, Madrid time on the right.
Sydney to Madrid: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Monday, October 12, 2026 in Sydney. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Sydney | Madrid | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Madrid only |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Madrid only |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Madrid only |
Understanding the Sydney – Madrid Time Difference
Sydney runs on Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00). Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). The gap of 9 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 10 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in Australia.
Sydney today
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Madrid?
Madrid is currently 9 hours behind Sydney. That gap becomes 10 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Madrid from Sydney?
Madrid is 9 hours behind Sydney. Looking at it the other way, Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 12:00 AM in Madrid.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Sydney?
Madrid is 9 hours behind Sydney. Sydney reaches each point in the day first, so Madrid is still getting started while the Sydney working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Sydney and Madrid?
Standard business hours in Sydney and Madrid do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Sydney and Madrid change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 10 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Sydney and Madrid in?
Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00). Madrid uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00).