Time Difference Between Chile and Madrid
As of 31 August 2026, Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chile. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Madrid, Spain ranges from 4 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead relative to Santiago, Chile. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Santiago, Chile
18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · America/Santiago
Madrid, Spain
+6h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chile.
When it is 18:34 in Chile, it is already the next day in Madrid.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-4 | Not active now |
| Madrid | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Chile: Continental Chile uses one time zone. Easter Island runs 2 hours behind the mainland, and the Magallanes region stays on UTC-3 all year.
Hour by hour: Chile to Madrid
Every hour of today in Chile and what it is in Madrid. Highlighted rows fall inside Madrid working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Chile | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 |
| 01:00 | 07:00 |
| 02:00 | 08:00 |
| 03:00 | 09:00 |
| 04:00 | 10:00 |
| 05:00 | 11:00 |
| 06:00 | 12:00 |
| 07:00 | 13:00 |
| 08:00 | 14:00 |
| 09:00 | 15:00 |
| 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Chile | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 13:00 | 19:00 |
| 14:00 | 20:00 |
| 15:00 | 21:00 |
| 16:00 | 22:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 |
| 18:00 | 00:00next day |
| 19:00 | 01:00next day |
| 20:00 | 02:00next day |
| 21:00 | 03:00next day |
| 22:00 | 04:00next day |
| 23:00 | 05:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–12:00 in Chile (15:00–18:00 in Madrid)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 3 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–15:00 in Chile (14:00–21:00 in Madrid)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Chile puts its clocks forward on Sunday, September 6, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-3. After that date, Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Chile — instead of 6 hours ahead, as it is today.
Madrid puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Madrid is 4 hours ahead of Chile — instead of 6 hours ahead, as it is today.
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Chile and Madrid: common questions
What is the time difference between Chile and Madrid?
As of 31 August 2026, Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chile. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Madrid ranges from 4 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead relative to Chile, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Chile, what time is it in Madrid?
It is 03:00 PM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Chile?
Madrid is ahead of Chile by 6 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Madrid starts and ends earlier in Chile terms.
Do Chile and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Both Chile and Madrid change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Madrid ranges from 4 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead relative to Chile.
What is the best time to call Madrid from Chile?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 12:00 Chile time, which is 15:00 to 18:00 in Madrid. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Santiago, Chile (UTC-4) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.