Time Difference Between Germany and Madrid
As of 31 August 2026, Madrid is on the same time as Germany. This difference is fixed: neither zone shifts its clocks against the other, so it holds all year.
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Berlin, Germany
00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Berlin
Madrid, Spain
0h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Madrid is on the same time as Germany.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Berlin | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Madrid | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Germany to Madrid
Every hour of today in Germany and what it is in Madrid. Highlighted rows fall inside Madrid working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Germany | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Germany | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–18:00 in Germany (09:00–18:00 in Madrid)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 9 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–21:00 in Germany (08:00–21:00 in Madrid)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Germany puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. The gap between Germany and Madrid stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
Madrid puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. The gap between Germany and Madrid stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Germany and Madrid: common questions
What is the time difference between Germany and Madrid?
Madrid is on the same time as Germany, and this does not change during the year because the difference between these two zones is fixed.
When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, what time is it in Madrid?
It is 09:00 AM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Germany?
Neither. Germany and Madrid are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do Germany and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Both Germany 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 level with it to level with it relative to Germany.
What is the best time to call Madrid from Germany?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 Germany time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in Madrid. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Berlin, Germany (UTC+2) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.