Offset
The time difference between Manchester and Madrid is 1 hour.
Manchester (BST) is behind Madrid (CEST).
BST: UTC+1
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Manchester (10 AM–5 PM in Madrid).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Manchester (1:00 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 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
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
Manchester uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, or BST). To call United Kingdom, dial +44.
Madrid uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Spain, dial +34.
Madrid is approximately 900 miles south of Manchester.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Manchester | Madrid | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both Manchester and Madrid 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
- Sunrise
- 4:43 AM
- Sunset
- 9:35 PM
- Day length
- 16h 52m
- Sunrise
- 6:46 AM
- Sunset
- 9:44 PM
- Day length
- 14h 58m
Daylight overlap: 14h 58m — 5:46 AM–8:44 PM in Manchester (6:46 AM–9:44 PM in Madrid). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Greenwich Mean Time
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Greenwich Mean Time
- LCY
- LGW
- LHR
- LTN
- STN
- BHX
- EMA
- GLA
- PIK
- LBA
Airports in Central European Time
- MAD
- BCN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Manchester in Madrid?
- 9:00 am Manchester is 10:00 am Madrid.
- What is 12:00 pm Manchester in Madrid?
- 12:00 pm Manchester is 1:00 pm Madrid.
- What is 12:30 pm Manchester in Madrid?
- 12:30 pm Manchester is 1:30 pm Madrid.
- What is 2:00 pm Manchester in Madrid?
- 2:00 pm Manchester is 3:00 pm Madrid.
- What is 5:00 pm Manchester in Madrid?
- 5:00 pm Manchester is 6:00 pm Madrid.
- What is 11:30 pm Manchester in Madrid?
- 11:30 pm Manchester is 12:30 am Madrid, the next day.