Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Madrid

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Madrid. The current difference is 8 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Madrid

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Madrid.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Madrid
UTC+2
Difference
8 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Madrid do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Madrid offset
UTC+2
Sydney DST
Yes
Madrid DST
Yes
Countries
Australia · Spain
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Madrid?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Madrid right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Madrid?

Yes, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Madrid.

Do Sydney and Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Madrid?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.