San Diego to Madrid time converter

Madrid is 9 hours ahead of San Diego. When it is 9:00 AM in San Diego, it is 6:00 PM in Madrid.

San Diego PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Madrid CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Diego
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Madrid
Spain
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2+9h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Diego to Madrid conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Diego (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San Diego and Madrid switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +9h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +9h

Distance

San Diego and Madrid are 9,399 km (5,840 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Diego and Madrid?

Madrid is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.

What time is it in Madrid when it is 9 AM in San Diego?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Diego, it is 6:00 PM in Madrid.

When is the best time to call Madrid from San Diego?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Diego (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between San Diego and Madrid change?

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