What time is it in Madrid?
Local time in Madrid, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC+2 · GMT+2 · Spain
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid (GMT+2) |
| Sunrise | 07:59 AM |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM |
| Solar noon | 02:09 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 18 min |
Daylight saving time
Madrid is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on October 25, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+1.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −6 h | |
| Los Angeles | −9 h | |
| Chicago | −7 h | |
| Houston | −7 h | |
| Phoenix | −9 h | |
| Philadelphia | −6 h | |
| San Antonio | −7 h | |
| San Diego | −9 h |
Frequently asked questions
Madrid is on GMT+2, that is UTC+2. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 02:00 PM in Madrid — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Madrid is on UTC+2. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 07:59 AM and sets at 08:17 PM in Madrid, a day of 12 h 18 min.
Madrid is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on October 25, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC+1.
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