Time difference

Time Difference Between Madrid and Washington

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

01 — Right now

Current local time

MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
02 — Difference

Madrid vs Washington

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Madrid, it is 06:00 in Washington.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

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

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Madrid and Washington working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–11:00 Washington time — that's 15:00–17:00 in Madrid — 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
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
Washington zone
America/New_York
Madrid offset
UTC+2
Washington offset
UTC−4
Madrid DST
Yes
Washington DST
Yes
Countries
Spain · United States
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Madrid and Washington?

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Madrid ahead of Washington?

Yes, Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Washington.

Do Madrid and Washington 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 Madrid and Washington?

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