Time Difference Between Madrid and Tokyo

The time difference between Madrid and Tokyo is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 19:00 in Tokyo. Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+2), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid — 7 hours
Madrid, Spain
03:43:39
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Tokyo, Japan
10:43:39
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Madrid vs Tokyo

Detail Madrid Tokyo
Time Zone IDEurope/MadridAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+9
AbbreviationCESTJST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountrySpainJapan
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Madrid and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–10:00 in Madrid  =  16:00–17:00 in Tokyo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Madrid time to Tokyo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Madrid Tokyo
00:00 07:00 Night
01:00 08:00 Night
02:00 09:00 Night
03:00 10:00 Night
04:00 11:00 Night
05:00 12:00 Night
06:00 13:00
07:00 14:00
08:00 15:00
09:00 16:00 Overlap
10:00 17:00
11:00 18:00
12:00 19:00
13:00 20:00
14:00 21:00
15:00 22:00
16:00 23:00
17:00 00:00 (+1 day)
18:00 01:00 (+1 day)
19:00 02:00 (+1 day)
20:00 03:00 (+1 day)
21:00 04:00 (+1 day)
22:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 06:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Madrid is currently observing daylight saving time, while Tokyo is on standard time. When Madrid switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Madrid–Tokyo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Tokyo?

The time difference is 7 hours. Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Madrid to Tokyo?

The best window is between 09:00 and 10:00 Madrid time, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Tokyo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Madrid time to Tokyo time?

Add 7 hours to Madrid time to get Tokyo time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.