Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Madrid is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).

What time is it in Madrid when it's 9 AM in London?

10:00 AM in Madrid, on the same day.

London to Madrid Meeting Planner

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

London · United Kingdom

12:55 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · BST · summer time

Madrid · Spain

1:55 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CEST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between London and Madrid

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Madrid). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

LondonOrganizerUnited Kingdom ·· summer time12:55AMnow
MadridSpain ·· summer time1:55AMnow

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Date in London

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in London time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in London (13:00) and Madrid (14:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in London (12:00) and Madrid (13:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in London (14:00) and Madrid (15:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

London1:00 PM BSTSun, Oct 18
Madrid2:00 PM CESTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 12:00 UTC

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Time difference between London and Madrid

Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London right now: Madrid is on CEST (UTC+2) and London on BST (UTC+1). Both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays the same all year.

Time difference between London and Madrid over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Madrid 1 hour ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Madrid 1 hour ahead	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Oct 25	Madrid 1 hour ahead	Clocks go back in Madrid
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Madrid 1 hour ahead	Clocks go forward in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Madrid 1 hour ahead	Clocks go forward in Madrid

London is on Greenwich Mean Time. Madrid is on Central European Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: London & Madrid Scheduling

What is the time difference between London and Madrid?: Madrid is 1 hour ahead of London right now: Madrid is on CEST (UTC+2) and London on BST (UTC+1). Both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Madrid?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Madrid). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
Does Madrid observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Madrid is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).
What time is it in Madrid when it's 9 AM in London?: 10:00 AM in Madrid, on the same day.

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