Madrid to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid. When it's 06:25:39 PM in Madrid, it's 03:25:39 AM in Sydney.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Sydney From Madrid?
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid. So Madrid is 9 hours behind Sydney looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Madrid starts when it is already 6:00 PM in Sydney. 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 Madrid and Sydney
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Madrid and Sydney never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Madrid, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney.
both at work Madrid only Sydney only neither — hours shown along the strip are Madrid local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Madrid to see the exact equivalent in Sydney.
Common Times Converted
Madrid time on the left, Sydney time on the right.
Madrid to Sydney: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Madrid. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Madrid | Sydney | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Sydney only |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | Madrid only |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | Madrid only |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Madrid – Sydney Time Difference
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Sydney runs on Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00). 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.
Madrid today
Sydney today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Sydney?
Sydney is currently 9 hours ahead of Madrid. That gap becomes 10 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Sydney from Madrid?
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid. Looking at it the other way, Madrid is 9 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 6:00 PM in Sydney.
Is Sydney ahead of or behind Madrid?
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Madrid. Sydney reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Madrid is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Madrid and Sydney?
Standard business hours in Madrid and Sydney do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Madrid, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Sydney 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 Madrid and Sydney in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Sydney uses Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00).