Seoul to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 7 hours behind Seoul. When it's 10:33:51 PM in Seoul, it's 03:33:51 PM in Madrid.
How Many Hours Behind Is Madrid From Seoul?
Madrid is 7 hours behind Seoul. So Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Madrid looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Seoul starts when it is already 2:00 AM in Madrid. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Seoul and Madrid
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM in Seoul — that's 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Madrid. That's a 1-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Seoul only Madrid only neither — hours shown along the strip are Seoul local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Seoul to see the exact equivalent in Madrid.
Common Times Converted
Seoul time on the left, Madrid time on the right.
Seoul to Madrid: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Seoul. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Seoul | Madrid | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Both cities |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Madrid only |
Understanding the Seoul – Madrid Time Difference
Seoul runs on Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). The gap of 7 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Seoul does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 8 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Seoul today
Madrid today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Madrid?
Madrid is currently 7 hours behind Seoul. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Madrid from Seoul?
Madrid is 7 hours behind Seoul. Looking at it the other way, Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seoul, it is 2:00 AM in Madrid.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Seoul?
Madrid is 7 hours behind Seoul. Seoul reaches each point in the day first, so Madrid is still getting started while the Seoul working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Seoul and Madrid?
Between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM Seoul time, which is 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Madrid. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Seoul and Madrid change during the year?
Yes. Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Seoul does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Seoul and Madrid in?
Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone, currently KST (UTC+9:00). Madrid uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00).