Current Time in Madrid
About Madrid
Madrid is located in Spain, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 3,255,944. It runs on Europe/Madrid time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountrySpain
- Population3,255,944
- Latitude40.4165°
- Longitude-3.7026°
- Time zoneEurope/Madrid
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Madrid Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Madrid's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Madrid
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Spain National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Tue, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Sat, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Dec 7 |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Wed, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Sun, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Tue, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Mon, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Thu, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Thu, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Wed, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Wed, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Fri, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Sat, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Fri, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Thu, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Thu, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sat, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Sun, Jan 6 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Assumption Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| National Day | Sat, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Fri, Nov 1 |
| Constitution Day | Fri, Dec 6 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sun, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Time Converters from Madrid
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Madrid against 58 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Madrid
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid, Spain uses the Europe/Madrid time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Madrid observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madrid today?
The sun rises at 8:21 AM and sets at 7:41 PM in Madrid today, giving 11h 20m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Madrid and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Madrid right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Madrid?
Madrid is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.