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Madrid to CST Converter

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Madrid10:42 pmMon, Jun 8
MadridCEST
Spain · UTC+2
10:42 pmMon, Jun 8
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Central TimeCDT
North America · UTC-5
3:42 pmMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Madrid and Central Time is 7 hours.

7 hours

Madrid (CEST) is ahead of Central Time (CDT).

CEST: UTC+2

CDT: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Madrid (9 AM–10 AM in Central Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 4:00 PM Madrid (9:00 AM Central Time).

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.

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

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

About these zones

Madrid uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Spain, dial +34.

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call United States, dial +1.

Central Time is approximately 4,200 miles northwest of Madrid.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

MadridCSTDay
12:00 am5:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am6:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
6:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
7:00 am12:00 amSame day
8:00 am1:00 amSame day
9:00 am2:00 amSame day
10:00 am3:00 amSame day
11:00 am4:00 amSame day
12:00 pm5:00 amSame day
1:00 pm6:00 amSame day
2:00 pm7:00 amSame day
3:00 pm8:00 amSame day
4:00 pm9:00 amSame day
5:00 pm10:00 amSame day
6:00 pm11:00 amSame day
7:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm4:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.

Madrid: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Central Time: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Madrid and Central Time 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

Madrid
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
9:44 PM
Day length
14h 58m
Central Time
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Day length
15h 8m

Daylight overlap: 9h 27m — 12:16 PM–9:44 PM in Madrid (5:16 AM–2:44 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • MAD
  • BCN

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Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Madrid in CST?
9:00 am Madrid is 2:00 am CST.
What is 12:00 pm Madrid in CST?
12:00 pm Madrid is 5:00 am CST.
What is 12:30 pm Madrid in CST?
12:30 pm Madrid is 5:30 am CST.
What is 2:00 pm Madrid in CST?
2:00 pm Madrid is 7:00 am CST.
What is 5:00 pm Madrid in CST?
5:00 pm Madrid is 10:00 am CST.
What is 11:30 pm Madrid in CST?
11:30 pm Madrid is 4:30 pm CST.