San Francisco to Madrid time converter

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

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Madrid CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

San Francisco to Madrid conversion table

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

San FranciscoMadrid
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 Francisco (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 Francisco 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 Francisco and Madrid are 9,318 km (5,790 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Madrid?

Madrid is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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

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

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in San Francisco (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 Francisco 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.