Time Difference Between Spain and Pacific Time
As of 31 August 2026, Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Spain. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Pacific 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
Pacific Time, United States
-9h15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT · America/Los_Angeles
Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Spain.
When it is 00:34 in Spain, it is already the previous day in Pacific Time.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Pacific Time | Monday, August 31, 2026 | PDTAmerica/Los_Angeles | UTC-7 | Active now |
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Pacific Time: Covers the US West Coast, from Los Angeles to Seattle to San Francisco. Switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7) with daylight saving.
Hour by hour: Spain to Pacific Time
Every hour of today in Spain and what it is in Pacific Time. Highlighted rows fall inside Pacific Time working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Spain | Pacific 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 | Pacific 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 Pacific 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 Pacific 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, Pacific Time is 8 hours behind Spain — instead of 9 hours behind, as it is today.
Pacific Time puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-7 to UTC-8. The gap between Spain and Pacific Time stays at 9 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Spain and Pacific Time: common questions
What is the time difference between Spain and Pacific Time?
As of 31 August 2026, Pacific Time is 9 hours behind Spain. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Pacific 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 Pacific Time?
It is 12:00 AM in Pacific Time, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Pacific Time ahead of or behind Spain?
Pacific Time is behind Spain by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Pacific Time starts and ends later in Spain terms.
Do Spain and Pacific Time observe daylight saving time?
Both Spain and Pacific Time change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Pacific Time ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind relative to Spain.
What is the best time to call Pacific Time from Spain?
Standard working hours in Spain and Pacific 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.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) and Pacific Time, United States (UTC-7) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.