Madrid to Arcata time converter

Arcata is 9 hours behind Madrid. When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 12:00 AM in Arcata.

Madrid CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Arcata PDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Spain
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2
California, United States
Sun, Oct 18
PDTUTC-7-9h
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4:40 PM in Madrid, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Madrid to Arcata conversion table

Every hour of today in Madrid and the matching time in Arcata. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

MadridArcata
12:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM12:00 AM
10:00 AM1:00 AM
11:00 AM2:00 AM
12:00 PM3:00 AM
1:00 PM4:00 AM
2:00 PM5:00 AM
3:00 PM6:00 AM
4:00 PM7:00 AM
5:00 PM8:00 AM
6:00 PM9:00 AM
7:00 PM10:00 AM
8:00 PM11:00 AM
9:00 PM12:00 PM
10:00 PM1:00 PM
11:00 PM2:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Arcata): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Madrid and Arcata switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -9h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -9h

Distance

Madrid and Arcata are 9,158 km (5,691 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Madrid and Arcata?

Arcata is 9 hours behind Madrid.

What time is it in Arcata when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 12:00 AM in Arcata.

When is the best time to call Arcata from Madrid?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Arcata): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Madrid and Arcata change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.