Time difference

Time Difference Between New York and Madrid

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York. The current difference is 6 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

New YorkUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
02 — Difference

New York vs Madrid

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 in New York, it is 18:00 in Madrid.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

New York
UTC−4
Madrid
UTC+2
Difference
6 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between New York and Madrid working hours (09:00–17:00) is 15:00–17:00 Madrid time — that's 09:00–11:00 in New York — about 2 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
6 hours
New York zone
America/New_York
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
New York offset
UTC−4
Madrid offset
UTC+2
New York DST
Yes
Madrid DST
Yes
Countries
United States · Spain
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between New York and Madrid?

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.

Is New York ahead of Madrid?

No, New York is 6 hours behind Madrid.

Do New York and Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on aligned schedules, so the current difference is usually maintained year-round.

What is the best meeting time between New York and Madrid?

A good window is 15:00–17:00 in Madrid (09:00–11:00 in New York), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.