Time difference

Time Difference Between London and Madrid

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London. The current difference is 1 hour. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

LondonUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Europe/LondonUTC+1
MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
02 — Difference

London vs Madrid

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Madrid.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

London
UTC+1
Madrid
UTC+2
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between London and Madrid working hours (09:00–17:00) is 10:00–17:00 Madrid time — that's 09:00–16:00 in London — about 7 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
London zone
Europe/London
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
London offset
UTC+1
Madrid offset
UTC+2
London DST
Yes
Madrid DST
Yes
Countries
United Kingdom · Spain
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between London and Madrid?

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London right now.

Is London ahead of Madrid?

No, London is 1 hour behind Madrid.

Do London and Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

What is the best meeting time between London and Madrid?

A good window is 10:00–17:00 in Madrid (09:00–16:00 in London), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.