London to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London. When it's 05:27:25 PM in London, it's 06:27:25 PM in Madrid.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Madrid From London?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London. So London is 1 hour behind Madrid looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in London starts when it is already 10:00 AM in Madrid. That gap holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
Best Time to Call London and Madrid
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in London — that's 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Madrid. That's a 7-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work London only Madrid only neither — hours shown along the strip are London local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in London to see the exact equivalent in Madrid.
Common Times Converted
London time on the left, Madrid time on the right.
London to Madrid: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in London. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| London | Madrid | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Both cities |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Both cities |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Both cities |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Both cities |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Both cities |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | London only |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the London – Madrid Time Difference
London runs on Europe/London, currently BST (UTC+1:00). Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). The gap of 1 hour is simply the distance between those two offsets.
This difference holds steady all year — no clock change in either city moves it. A meeting time that works in January works just as well in July.
London today
Madrid today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Madrid?
Madrid is currently 1 hour ahead of London. This difference holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
How many hours ahead is Madrid from London?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London. Looking at it the other way, London is 1 hour behind Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9:00 AM in London?
When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Madrid.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind London?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London. Madrid reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while London is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between London and Madrid?
Between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM London time, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Madrid. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between London and Madrid change during the year?
No. The difference between London and Madrid stays fixed all year round — no clock change in either city moves it.
What time zones are London and Madrid in?
London uses the Europe/London time zone, currently BST (UTC+1:00). Madrid uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00).