Madrid to Phoenix Time Difference
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Madrid. When it's 04:19:24 PM in Madrid, it's 07:19:24 AM in Phoenix.
How Many Hours Behind Is Phoenix From Madrid?
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Madrid. So Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix 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 12:00 AM in Phoenix. 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 Phoenix
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Madrid and Phoenix never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Phoenix.
both at work Madrid only Phoenix 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 Phoenix.
Common Times Converted
Madrid time on the left, Phoenix time on the right.
Madrid to Phoenix: 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 | Phoenix | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Phoenix only |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Phoenix only |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Phoenix only |
Understanding the Madrid – Phoenix Time Difference
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). The gap of 9 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Phoenix 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 the United States.
Madrid today
Phoenix today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Phoenix?
Phoenix is currently 9 hours behind Madrid. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Phoenix from Madrid?
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Madrid. Looking at it the other way, Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Phoenix when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 12:00 AM in Phoenix.
Is Phoenix ahead of or behind Madrid?
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Madrid. Madrid reaches each point in the day first, so Phoenix is still getting started while the Madrid working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Madrid and Phoenix?
Standard business hours in Madrid and Phoenix do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid, which is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Phoenix.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Phoenix change during the year?
Yes. Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Phoenix 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 Phoenix in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Phoenix uses America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00).