Offset
The time difference between Atlanta and Madrid is 6 hours.
Atlanta (EDT) is behind Madrid (CEST).
EDT: UTC-4
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Atlanta (3 PM–5 PM in Madrid).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Atlanta (4:00 PM Madrid).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Spain
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- AssumptionSat, Aug 15
- National Day of SpainMon, Oct 12
- All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
- Constitution DaySun, Dec 6
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Atlanta | Madrid | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Atlanta: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Madrid: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Atlanta and Madrid differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:28 AM
- Sunset
- 8:47 PM
- Day length
- 14h 19m
- Sunrise
- 6:46 AM
- Sunset
- 9:44 PM
- Day length
- 14h 58m
Cities in these zones
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Airports in Central European Time
- MAD
- BCN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Atlanta in Madrid?
- 9:00 am Atlanta is 3:00 pm Madrid.
- What is 12:00 pm Atlanta in Madrid?
- 12:00 pm Atlanta is 6:00 pm Madrid.
- What is 12:30 pm Atlanta in Madrid?
- 12:30 pm Atlanta is 6:30 pm Madrid.
- What is 2:00 pm Atlanta in Madrid?
- 2:00 pm Atlanta is 8:00 pm Madrid.
- What is 5:00 pm Atlanta in Madrid?
- 5:00 pm Atlanta is 11:00 pm Madrid.
- What is 11:30 pm Atlanta in Madrid?
- 11:30 pm Atlanta is 5:30 am Madrid, the next day.