Time Difference Between Peru and Madrid
As of 31 August 2026, Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Peru. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Madrid, Spain ranges from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead relative to Lima, Peru. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Lima, Peru
17:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-5 · America/Lima
Madrid, Spain
+7h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Peru.
When it is 17:34 in Peru, it is already the next day in Madrid.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Lima | UTC-5 | Not observed |
| Madrid | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Peru to Madrid
Every hour of today in Peru and what it is in Madrid. Highlighted rows fall inside Madrid working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Peru | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 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 |
| Peru | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00next day |
| 18:00 | 01:00next day |
| 19:00 | 02:00next day |
| 20:00 | 03:00next day |
| 21:00 | 04:00next day |
| 22:00 | 05:00next day |
| 23:00 | 06:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–11:00 in Peru (16:00–18:00 in Madrid)
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
08:00–14:00 in Peru (15:00–21:00 in Madrid)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
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 6 hours ahead of Peru — instead of 7 hours ahead, as it is today.
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Peru and Madrid: common questions
What is the time difference between Peru and Madrid?
As of 31 August 2026, Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Peru. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Madrid ranges from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead relative to Peru, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Peru, what time is it in Madrid?
It is 04:00 PM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Peru?
Madrid is ahead of Peru by 7 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Madrid starts and ends earlier in Peru terms.
Do Peru and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Madrid changes its clocks twice a year; Peru does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Madrid switches: across the year, Madrid ranges from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead relative to Peru.
What is the best time to call Madrid from Peru?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 11:00 Peru time, which is 16:00 to 18:00 in Madrid. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Lima, Peru (UTC-5) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.