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Time difference between Berlin and Madrid
Short answer
Berlin and Madrid are on the same time. Right now it is 22:50 in Berlin (GMT+1, UTC+1) and 22:50 in Madrid (GMT+1, UTC+1).
Right now
Berlin · Germany
22:50
Friday, October 30, 2026
Central European Standard Time · GMT+1 · UTC+1
Madrid · Spain
22:50
Friday, October 30, 2026
Central European Standard Time · GMT+1 · UTC+1
Times at the moment this page was generated. Reload for a fresh reading.
Does the difference between Berlin and Madrid change during the year?
No. The difference is 0 minutes for the whole of 2026: both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap between them never moves.
Best time to call Madrid from Berlin (and vice versa)
The window in which both cities are inside their 9:00–17:00 working day runs from 09:00 to 17:00 in Berlin, which is 09:00 to 17:00 in Madrid: 8 hours of overlap per day. For a call that disturbs nobody, aim for the middle of that window.
Outside that window, the practical rule: mornings in Berlin are afternoons in Madrid. Avoid any hour that falls before 8:00 or after 21:00 in either city.
Berlin to Madrid conversion table
Each Berlin hour and its equivalent in Madrid today. Rows shaded green are working hours (9:00–17:00) in both cities at once.
| Berlin time · Fri, Oct 30 | Madrid time |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
Looking for it the other way round? This page covers both directions: Madrid to Berlin is the same difference with the sign flipped.
The two time zones
Berlin — Europe/Berlin
Berlin is on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) with summer time (CEST, UTC+2) between the last Sundays of March and October — the standard business clock of continental Europe.
Madrid — Europe/Madrid
Madrid keeps Central European Time (UTC+1 / UTC+2 in summer) despite lying west of London, a 1940 decision that still shapes Spain's famously late working day.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours difference between Berlin and Madrid?
Berlin and Madrid are on the same time. The difference is the same all year: neither city changes its clocks.
When it is 12:00 noon in Berlin, what time is it in Madrid?
12:00 in Madrid (at today's difference of 0 minutes).
What is the best time for a meeting between Berlin and Madrid?
Between 09:00 and 17:00 in Berlin, which is 09:00–17:00 in Madrid: 8 hours of overlap inside both cities' 9:00–17:00 working day.
Do Berlin and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Berlin: yes. Madrid: yes. Both change, but not necessarily on the same dates — see the transitions section on this page.
What time zone is Berlin in? And Madrid?
Berlin: Central European Standard Time (Europe/Berlin, UTC+1). Madrid: Central European Standard Time (Europe/Madrid, UTC+1).
Tools
Meeting grid — add both cities and click a slot
Time zone converter — any city, any time
Working hours overlap calculator
Daylight saving time 2027 — all dates
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