Madrid to Istanbul time converter
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 10:00 AM in Istanbul.
9:12 PM in Madrid, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Madrid to Istanbul conversion table
Every hour of today in Madrid and the matching time in Istanbul. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Madrid | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Madrid (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Madrid and Istanbul switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +1h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +2h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +1h
Distance
Madrid and Istanbul are 2,737 km (1,701 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Madrid and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.
What time is it in Istanbul when it is 9 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 10:00 AM in Istanbul.
When is the best time to call Istanbul from Madrid?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Madrid (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Istanbul).
Does the time difference between Madrid and Istanbul change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.