Phoenix to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it's 05:55:37 AM in Phoenix, it's 02:55:37 PM in Madrid.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Madrid From Phoenix?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix. So Phoenix is 9 hours behind Madrid looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Phoenix starts when it is already 6:00 PM in Madrid. 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 Phoenix and Madrid
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Phoenix and Madrid 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 Phoenix, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid.
both at work Phoenix only Madrid only neither — hours shown along the strip are Phoenix local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Phoenix to see the exact equivalent in Madrid.
Common Times Converted
Phoenix time on the left, Madrid time on the right.
Phoenix to Madrid: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Phoenix. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Phoenix | Madrid | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Phoenix only |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | Phoenix only |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | Phoenix 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 Phoenix – Madrid Time Difference
Phoenix runs on America/Phoenix, currently MST (UTC-7:00). Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). 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.
Phoenix today
Madrid today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Madrid?
Madrid is currently 9 hours ahead of Phoenix. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Madrid from Phoenix?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix. Looking at it the other way, Phoenix is 9 hours behind Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix?
When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Phoenix?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix. Madrid reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Phoenix is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Phoenix and Madrid?
Standard business hours in Phoenix and Madrid 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 Phoenix, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Phoenix and Madrid 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 Phoenix and Madrid in?
Phoenix uses the America/Phoenix time zone, currently MST (UTC-7:00). Madrid uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00).