Madrid to Cape Town time converter

Madrid and Cape Town are on the same time. When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 9:00 AM in Cape Town.

Madrid CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Cape Town SAST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Madrid
Spain
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2
Cape Town
South Africa
Tue, Oct 20
SASTUTC+2±0
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Madrid to Cape Town conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: ±0
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +1h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: ±0

Distance

Madrid and Cape Town are 8,572 km (5,326 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Madrid and Cape Town?

Madrid and Cape Town are on the same time.

What time is it in Cape Town when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 9:00 AM in Cape Town.

When is the best time to call Cape Town from Madrid?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town).

Does the time difference between Madrid and Cape Town change?

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