Madrid to Seoul Time Difference
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. When it's 03:33:50 PM in Madrid, it's 10:33:50 PM in Seoul.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Seoul From Madrid?
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. So Madrid is 7 hours behind Seoul 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 Seoul. 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 Seoul
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 Seoul. That's a 1-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Madrid only Seoul 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 Seoul.
Common Times Converted
Madrid time on the left, Seoul time on the right.
Madrid to Seoul: 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 | Seoul | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Seoul only |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Seoul only |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Seoul only |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Seoul only |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Seoul 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 – Seoul Time Difference
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Seoul runs on Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+9:00). 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.
Madrid today
Seoul today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Seoul?
Seoul 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 Seoul from Madrid?
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. Looking at it the other way, Madrid is 7 hours behind Seoul.
What time is it in Seoul when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 4:00 PM in Seoul.
Is Seoul ahead of or behind Madrid?
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. Seoul 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 Seoul?
Between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM Madrid time, which is 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Seoul. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Seoul 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 Madrid and Seoul in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Seoul uses Asia/Seoul, currently KST (UTC+9:00).