Madrid to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. When it's 04:19:18 PM in Madrid, it's 11:19:18 PM in Tokyo.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Tokyo From Madrid?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. So Madrid is 7 hours behind Tokyo 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 4:00 PM in Tokyo. 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 Madrid and Tokyo
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Madrid — that's 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo. That's a 1-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Madrid only Tokyo 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 Tokyo.
Common Times Converted
Madrid time on the left, Tokyo time on the right.
Madrid to Tokyo: 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 | Tokyo | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Tokyo only |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Tokyo only |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Tokyo only |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Tokyo only |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Tokyo only |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Tokyo only |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Tokyo only |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Both cities |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Madrid – Tokyo Time Difference
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Tokyo runs on Asia/Tokyo, currently JST (UTC+9:00). The gap of 7 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Tokyo 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.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in Japan.
Madrid today
Tokyo today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Tokyo?
Tokyo is currently 7 hours ahead of Madrid. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Tokyo from Madrid?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. Looking at it the other way, Madrid is 7 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 4:00 PM in Tokyo.
Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Madrid?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
Between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM Madrid time, which is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Tokyo change during the year?
Yes. Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Tokyo 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 Madrid and Tokyo in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo, currently JST (UTC+9:00).