Where the Europe/Madrid time zone is used
Countries: 🇪🇸 Spain.
Area covered: Spain (mainland).
Largest cities on Europe/Madrid
MadridMadrid
BarcelonaCatalonia
ValenciaValencia
ZaragozaAragon
SevillaAndalusia
MálagaAndalusia
MurciaMurcia
PalmaBalearic Islands
AlicanteValencia
BilbaoBasque Country
CórdobaAndalusia
ValladolidCastille and León
Europe/Madrid time zone
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Madrid · UTC+2
Daylight saving time in Europe/Madrid
In effect now
Next change: Sun 25 Oct, clocks go back 1 hour (03:00 → 02:00)
Sunrise and sunset in Europe/Madrid today
Sunrise 08:09 · Sunset 19:58
Daylight 11h 49m · Solar noon 14:04
Time in Europe/Madrid vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Europe/Madrid |
|---|
| New York | Thu | 6 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | Thu | 9 hours behind |
| London | Thu | 1 hour behind |
| Paris | Thu | same time |
| Dubai | Thu | 2 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Thu | 3.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Fri | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Fri | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Fri | 8 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Thu | same time |
| São Paulo | Thu | 5 hours behind |
| Chicago | Thu | 7 hours behind |
What time zone is Europe/Madrid in?
Europe/Madrid is on Central European Time (CEST, UTC+2). The IANA identifier is Europe/Madrid.
Does Europe/Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Europe/Madrid is on daylight saving time now. The next changes:
- Sunday 25 October 2026: clocks go back at 03:00 to 02:00 (CEST → CET)
- Sunday 28 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (CET → CEST)
- Sunday 31 October 2027: clocks go back at 03:00 to 02:00 (CEST → CET)
Europe/Madrid in software and databases
Standard offset UTC+1, daylight saving offset UTC+2 (as of 2026).
October 2026 calendar for Europe/Madrid
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Frequently asked questions about Europe/Madrid
What time zone is Europe/Madrid in?
Central European Time (CEST), UTC+2; IANA zone Europe/Madrid.
When do the clocks change in Europe/Madrid?
Next on Sunday 25 October 2026, when clocks go back from 03:00 to 02:00.