Time Difference Between Spain and Arizona Time
As of 31 August 2026, Arizona Time is 9 hours behind Spain. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Arizona Time, United States ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 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
Arizona Time, United States
-9h15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · MST · America/Phoenix
Arizona Time is 9 hours behind Spain.
When it is 00:34 in Spain, it is already the previous day in Arizona Time.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Arizona Time | Monday, August 31, 2026 | MSTAmerica/Phoenix | UTC-7 | Not observed |
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Arizona Time: Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so it stays at UTC-7 all year — the same clock as Mountain Standard Time in winter, but 1 hour behind Mountain Time in summer. The Navajo Nation in Arizona is the exception and does observe it.
Hour by hour: Spain to Arizona Time
Every hour of today in Spain and what it is in Arizona Time. Highlighted rows fall inside Arizona Time working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Spain | Arizona Time |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 16:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 08:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 09:00 | 00:00 |
| 10:00 | 01:00 |
| 11:00 | 02:00 |
| Spain | Arizona Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 03:00 |
| 13:00 | 04:00 |
| 14:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 06:00 |
| 16:00 | 07:00 |
| 17:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 09:00 |
| 19:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 12:00 |
| 22:00 | 13:00 |
| 23:00 | 14:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Spain and Arizona Time never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
17:00–21:00 in Spain (08:00–12:00 in Arizona Time)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Spain puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Arizona Time is 8 hours behind Spain — instead of 9 hours behind, as it is today.
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Spain and Arizona Time: common questions
What is the time difference between Spain and Arizona Time?
As of 31 August 2026, Arizona Time is 9 hours behind Spain. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Arizona Time ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind relative to Spain, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Spain, what time is it in Arizona Time?
It is 12:00 AM in Arizona Time, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Arizona Time ahead of or behind Spain?
Arizona Time is behind Spain by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Arizona Time starts and ends later in Spain terms.
Do Spain and Arizona Time observe daylight saving time?
Spain changes its clocks twice a year; Arizona Time does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Spain switches: across the year, Arizona Time ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind relative to Spain.
What is the best time to call Arizona Time from Spain?
Standard working hours in Spain and Arizona Time do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Spain or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
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Local dates shown for Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) and Arizona Time, United States (UTC-7) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.