Central to Madrid time converter
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Central. When it is 9:00 AM in Central, it is 2:00 PM in Madrid.
6:55 AM in Central, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Central to Madrid conversion table
Every hour of today in Central and the matching time in Madrid. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Central | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Central (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Central and Madrid switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +5h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027: +4h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h
Distance
Central and Madrid are 6,961 km (4,325 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Central and Madrid?
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Central.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9 AM in Central?
When it is 9:00 AM in Central, it is 2:00 PM in Madrid.
When is the best time to call Madrid from Central?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Central (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid).
Does the time difference between Central and Madrid change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.