Current time in Madrid
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Local time in Madrid
The time in Madrid is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 6 hours ahead of Ashburn. The current timezone in Madrid is Central European Time (CET). Madrid is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Madrid starts at March 29, 2026.
Details for the time in Madrid
| Current time | 1:56 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Madrid |
| Your time difference | 6 hours ahead of Ashburn |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Madrid Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Madrid.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 26, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 29, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 25, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |