Madrid to São José time converter

São José is 5 hours behind Madrid. When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 4:00 AM in São José.

Madrid CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

São José BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Madrid
Spain
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2
São José
Santa Catarina, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Madrid to São José conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in São José).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h

Distance

Madrid and São José are 8,873 km (5,513 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Madrid and São José?

São José is 5 hours behind Madrid.

What time is it in São José when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 4:00 AM in São José.

When is the best time to call São José from Madrid?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in São José).

Does the time difference between Madrid and São José change?

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