Madrid to Council Bluffs time converter

Council Bluffs is 7 hours behind Madrid. When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 2:00 AM in Council Bluffs.

Madrid CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Council Bluffs CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Spain
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2
Iowa, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-7h
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10:54 PM in Madrid, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Madrid to Council Bluffs conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Council Bluffs).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -7h

Distance

Madrid and Council Bluffs are 7,344 km (4,563 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Madrid and Council Bluffs?

Council Bluffs is 7 hours behind Madrid.

What time is it in Council Bluffs when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 2:00 AM in Council Bluffs.

When is the best time to call Council Bluffs from Madrid?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Council Bluffs).

Does the time difference between Madrid and Council Bluffs change?

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