Current Time in Spain
Spain uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Spain below.
Time across Spain
4 cities trackedSpain is in a single time zone — Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Public Holidays in Spain
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | public |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany | DÃa de los Reyes Magos | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | DÃa del Trabajador | public |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Asunción de la Virgen | public |
| Oct 12 | National Day | Fiesta Nacional de España | public |
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | DÃa de Todos los Santos | public |
| Dec 6 | Constitution Day | DÃa de la Constitución | public |
| Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Inmaculada Concepción | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Navidad | public |
Madrid vs the World
Current time difference between Madrid, Spain and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:09 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:09 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:09 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:39 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:09 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:09 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:09 PM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Madrid (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Madrid, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Madrid | 5:00 PM in Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Spain in?
Spain uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Spain right now?
The current time in Madrid is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Spain observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Spain moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Madrid).
How many time zones does Spain have?
Spain has 1 time zone (Europe/Madrid).
What is Spain's UTC / GMT offset?
Spain is in Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00), and switches between UTC+01:00 in winter and UTC+02:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Spain?
Yes — the whole of Spain shares one time zone (Europe/Madrid, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between Spain and India?
Spain (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.