Days in Madrid are currently getting shorter, about 18 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
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.
Antipode of Madrid
The point on Earth exactly opposite Madrid is near Wellington - when it's noon in Madrid, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Madrid
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Madrid
Madrid is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Madrid is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Madrid
In Madrid, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 3m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 17m, a difference of roughly 5h 46m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Madrid's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Madrid at 40.42° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 14:47:34.
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
Public Holidays Affecting Madrid
Official national holiday observed 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 14:47:34 on Sunday, 20 September 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 14:47:34.
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