Madrid to Shafter time converter
Shafter is 9 hours behind Madrid. When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 12:00 AM in Shafter.
8:39 AM in Madrid, Monday, October 19, 2026
Madrid to Shafter conversion table
Every hour of today in Madrid and the matching time in Shafter. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Madrid | Shafter |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 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 Shafter): 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 Shafter switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -9h
Distance
Madrid and Shafter are 9,312 km (5,786 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Madrid and Shafter?
Shafter is 9 hours behind Madrid.
What time is it in Shafter when it is 9 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 12:00 AM in Shafter.
When is the best time to call Shafter 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 Shafter): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Shafter change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.