Time Difference Between Madrid and Santiago
As of 31 August 2026, Santiago is 6 hours behind Madrid. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Santiago, Chile ranges from 6 hours behind to 4 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
Santiago, Chile
-6h18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · America/Santiago
Santiago is 6 hours behind Madrid.
When it is 00:34 in Madrid, it is already the previous day in Santiago.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Santiago | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Santiago | UTC-4 | Not active now |
Hour by hour: Madrid to Santiago
Every hour of today in Madrid and what it is in Santiago. Highlighted rows fall inside Santiago working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Madrid | Santiago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 00:00 |
| 07:00 | 01:00 |
| 08:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 |
| 10:00 | 04:00 |
| 11:00 | 05:00 |
| Madrid | Santiago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 06:00 |
| 13:00 | 07:00 |
| 14:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 |
| 16:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 |
| 19:00 | 13:00 |
| 20:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 |
| 22:00 | 16:00 |
| 23:00 | 17:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
15:00–18:00 in Madrid (09:00–12:00 in Santiago)
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
14:00–21:00 in Madrid (08:00–15:00 in Santiago)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Santiago puts its clocks forward on Sunday, September 6, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-3. After that date, Santiago is 5 hours behind Madrid — instead of 6 hours behind, 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, Santiago is 4 hours behind Madrid — instead of 6 hours behind, as it is today.
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Madrid and Santiago: common questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Santiago?
As of 31 August 2026, Santiago is 6 hours behind Madrid. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Santiago ranges from 6 hours behind to 4 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 Santiago?
It is 03:00 AM in Santiago, Chile. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Santiago ahead of or behind Madrid?
Santiago is behind Madrid by 6 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Santiago starts and ends later in Madrid terms.
Do Madrid and Santiago observe daylight saving time?
Both Madrid and Santiago change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Santiago ranges from 6 hours behind to 4 hours behind relative to Madrid.
What is the best time to call Santiago from Madrid?
Working hours overlap between 15:00 and 18:00 Madrid time, which is 09:00 to 12:00 in Santiago. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) and Santiago, Chile (UTC-4) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.