World Timezones

Madrid to GMT Converter

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Madrid4:05 pmWed, Jun 10
MadridCEST
Spain · UTC+2
4:05 pmWed, Jun 10
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Greenwich Mean TimeBST
Europe · UTC+1
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Offset

The time difference between Madrid and Greenwich Mean Time is 1 hour.

1 hour

Madrid (CEST) is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (BST).

CEST: UTC+2

BST: UTC+1

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Madrid (12:00 PM Greenwich Mean 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 Kingdom

  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Early May Bank HolidayMon, May 4
  • Spring Bank HolidayMon, May 25
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DayMon, Dec 28

About these zones

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

Greenwich Mean Time is also known as GMT, or BST. To call United Kingdom, dial +44.

Greenwich Mean Time is approximately 775 miles north of Madrid.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Both Madrid and Greenwich Mean Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, October 25, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Madrid
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
9:45 PM
Day length
15h
Greenwich Mean Time
Sunrise
4:45 AM
Sunset
9:17 PM
Day length
16h 32m

Daylight overlap: 15h — 6:45 AM–9:45 PM in Madrid (5:45 AM–8:45 PM in Greenwich Mean Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • MAD
  • BCN

Airports in Greenwich Mean Time

  • LCY
  • LGW
  • LHR
  • LTN
  • STN
  • BHX
  • EMA
  • GLA
  • PIK
  • LBA

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What is 12:00 pm Madrid in GMT?
12:00 pm Madrid is 11:00 am GMT.
What is 12:30 pm Madrid in GMT?
12:30 pm Madrid is 11:30 am GMT.
What is 2:00 pm Madrid in GMT?
2:00 pm Madrid is 1:00 pm GMT.
What is 5:00 pm Madrid in GMT?
5:00 pm Madrid is 4:00 pm GMT.
What is 11:30 pm Madrid in GMT?
11:30 pm Madrid is 10:30 pm GMT.