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Time difference between Paris and Madrid
Short answer
Paris and Madrid are on the same time. Right now it is 14:32 in Paris (GMT+2, UTC+2) and 14:32 in Madrid (GMT+2, UTC+2).
Right now
Paris · France
14:32
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Central European Summer Time · GMT+2 · UTC+2
Madrid · Spain
14:32
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Central European Summer Time · GMT+2 · UTC+2
Times at the moment this page was generated. Reload for a fresh reading.
Does the difference between Paris 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 Paris (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 Paris, 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 Paris are afternoons in Madrid. Avoid any hour that falls before 8:00 or after 21:00 in either city.
Paris to Madrid conversion table
Each Paris hour and its equivalent in Madrid today. Rows shaded green are working hours (9:00–17:00) in both cities at once.
| Paris time · Tue, Sep 15 | 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 Paris is the same difference with the sign flipped.
The two time zones
Paris — Europe/Paris
Paris uses Central European Time: UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST), the same clock as Berlin, Madrid, Rome and most of the EU.
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 Paris and Madrid?
Paris 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 Paris, 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 Paris and Madrid?
Between 09:00 and 17:00 in Paris, which is 09:00–17:00 in Madrid: 8 hours of overlap inside both cities' 9:00–17:00 working day.
Do Paris and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Paris: yes. Madrid: yes. Both change, but not necessarily on the same dates — see the transitions section on this page.
What time zone is Paris in? And Madrid?
Paris: Central European Summer Time (Europe/Paris, UTC+2). Madrid: Central European Summer Time (Europe/Madrid, UTC+2).
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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