Seattle to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. When it's 09:26:29 AM in Seattle, it's 06:26:29 PM in Madrid.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Madrid From Seattle?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. So Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle and Madrid
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Seattle 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 Seattle, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid.
both at work Seattle only Madrid only neither — hours shown along the strip are Seattle local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Seattle to see the exact equivalent in Madrid.
Common Times Converted
Seattle time on the left, Madrid time on the right.
Seattle to Madrid: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Seattle. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Seattle | 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 | Seattle only |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Seattle only |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | Seattle only |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | Seattle 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 Seattle – Madrid Time Difference
Seattle runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (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.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. 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.
Seattle today
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Madrid?
Madrid is currently 9 hours ahead of Seattle. That gap becomes 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Madrid from Seattle?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. Looking at it the other way, Seattle is 9 hours behind Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9:00 AM in Seattle?
When it is 9:00 AM in Seattle, it is 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Seattle?
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. Madrid reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Seattle is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Seattle and Madrid?
Standard business hours in Seattle 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 Seattle, which is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Madrid change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 8 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Seattle and Madrid in?
Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). Madrid uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00).