🇬🇧 London ↔ 🇪🇸 Madrid

London is usually 1 hour behind Madrid. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

Sunrise 4:45 AMSunset 9:23 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 9:50 PM(local)

London: daylight saving timeNow UTC+1. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Madrid: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
LondonUTC+1
MadridUTC+2

🇬🇧 London

Dialing code+44
Population8,961,989
Coordinates51.51°N, 0.13°W
Elevation25 m

🇪🇸 Madrid

Dialing code+34
Population3,255,944
Coordinates40.42°N, 3.70°W
Elevation665 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–17:00 in LondonAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Madrid?
London is 1 hour behind Madrid. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between London and Madrid?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 London time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between London and Madrid change?
Because at least one of London and Madrid observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).