Time Difference Between Madrid and Lima
As of 31 August 2026, Lima is 7 hours behind Madrid. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Lima, Peru ranges from 7 hours behind to 6 hours behind relative to Madrid, Spain. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Madrid, Spain
00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Lima, Peru
-7h17:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-5 · America/Lima
Lima is 7 hours behind Madrid.
When it is 00:34 in Madrid, it is already the previous day in Lima.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Lima | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Lima | UTC-5 | Not observed |
Hour by hour: Madrid to Lima
Every hour of today in Madrid and what it is in Lima. Highlighted rows fall inside Lima working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Madrid | Lima |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 11:00 | 04:00 |
| Madrid | Lima |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 13:00 | 06:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 19:00 | 12:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
16:00–18:00 in Madrid (09:00–11:00 in Lima)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 2 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
15:00–21:00 in Madrid (08:00–14:00 in Lima)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Madrid puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Lima is 6 hours behind Madrid — instead of 7 hours behind, as it is today.
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Madrid and Lima: common questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Lima?
As of 31 August 2026, Lima is 7 hours behind Madrid. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Lima ranges from 7 hours behind to 6 hours behind relative to Madrid, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, what time is it in Lima?
It is 02:00 AM in Lima, Peru. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Lima ahead of or behind Madrid?
Lima is behind Madrid by 7 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Lima starts and ends later in Madrid terms.
Do Madrid and Lima observe daylight saving time?
Madrid changes its clocks twice a year; Lima does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Madrid switches: across the year, Lima ranges from 7 hours behind to 6 hours behind relative to Madrid.
What is the best time to call Lima from Madrid?
Working hours overlap between 16:00 and 18:00 Madrid time, which is 09:00 to 11:00 in Lima. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) and Lima, Peru (UTC-5) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.