Geographic position of Madrid
Madrid is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.4165° N, 3.7026° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,499 km (2,796 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,520 km (3,430 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,518 km (9,021 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 314 km (195 mi) west
Madrid lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Madrid
With a population of 3,255,944, Madrid ranks as the 1st most populous city in Spain, out of 735 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Madrid
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD / LEMD) is a major international airport serving Madrid directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:53:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Madrid
Madrid uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Madrid. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Madrid
Business hours in Madrid (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Madrid
Compare time in Madrid with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Spain
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid follows the Europe/Madrid time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Madrid at UTC+2.
What time is it in Madrid right now?
The current local time in Madrid is 14:53:37 on Saturday, 08 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Madrid is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Madrid?
Madrid is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Madrid?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is the airport serving Madrid. The current local time at the airport is 14:53:37.
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