Time Difference Between Arizona Time and Spain
As of 31 August 2026, Spain is 9 hours ahead of Arizona Time. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Madrid, Spain ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Arizona Time, United States. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Arizona Time, United States
15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · MST · America/Phoenix
Madrid, Spain
+9h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Spain is 9 hours ahead of Arizona Time.
When it is 15:34 in Arizona Time, it is already the next day in Spain.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Time | Monday, August 31, 2026 | MSTAmerica/Phoenix | UTC-7 | Not observed |
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Arizona Time: Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so it stays at UTC-7 all year — the same clock as Mountain Standard Time in winter, but 1 hour behind Mountain Time in summer. The Navajo Nation in Arizona is the exception and does observe it.
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Arizona Time to Spain
Every hour of today in Arizona Time and what it is in Spain. Highlighted rows fall inside Spain working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Arizona Time | Spain |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 |
| 02:00 | 11:00 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 |
| 04:00 | 13:00 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 |
| 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 |
| Arizona Time | Spain |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 21:00 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 |
| 14:00 | 23:00 |
| 15:00 | 00:00next day |
| 16:00 | 01:00next day |
| 17:00 | 02:00next day |
| 18:00 | 03:00next day |
| 19:00 | 04:00next day |
| 20:00 | 05:00next day |
| 21:00 | 06:00next day |
| 22:00 | 07:00next day |
| 23:00 | 08:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Arizona Time and Spain never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–12:00 in Arizona Time (17:00–21:00 in Spain)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Spain puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Spain is 8 hours ahead of Arizona Time — instead of 9 hours ahead, as it is today.
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Arizona Time and Spain: common questions
What is the time difference between Arizona Time and Spain?
As of 31 August 2026, Spain is 9 hours ahead of Arizona Time. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Spain ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Arizona Time, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Arizona Time, what time is it in Spain?
It is 06:00 PM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Spain ahead of or behind Arizona Time?
Spain is ahead of Arizona Time by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Spain starts and ends earlier in Arizona Time terms.
Do Arizona Time and Spain observe daylight saving time?
Spain changes its clocks twice a year; Arizona Time does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Spain switches: across the year, Spain ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Arizona Time.
What is the best time to call Spain from Arizona Time?
Standard working hours in Arizona Time and Spain do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Arizona Time or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
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Local dates shown for Arizona Time, United States (UTC-7) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.