Seoul is usually 7 hours ahead of Madrid. Madrid observes daylight saving time and Seoul does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

SeoulMadrid

Sunrise 5:24 AMSunset 7:54 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:59 AMSunset 9:44 PM(local)

Public holiday in Seoul: Constitution Day (Jul 17)
Madrid: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
SeoulUTC+9
MadridUTC+2

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Seoul

Dialing code+82
Population10,349,312
Coordinates37.57Β°N, 126.98Β°E
Elevation38 m

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Madrid

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

Best time for a call: 16:00–18:00 in SeoulAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Seoul and Madrid?
Seoul is 7 hours ahead of 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 Seoul and Madrid?
The best window to call is 16:00–18:00 Seoul 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 Seoul and Madrid change?
Because at least one of Seoul 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).