Time Difference Between New York and Madrid

The time difference between New York and Madrid is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 17:00 in Madrid. New York uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+1).

Madrid is 5 hours ahead of New York — 5 hours
New York, United States
17:00:07
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
Madrid, Spain
22:00:07
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: New York vs Madrid

Detail New York Madrid
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkEurope/Madrid
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+1
AbbreviationEDTCET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesSpain
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between New York and Madrid (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in New York  =  14:00–17:00 in Madrid

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for New York–Madrid Scheduling

Compare New York and Madrid with Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Madrid?

The time difference is 5 hours. Madrid is 5 hours ahead of New York.

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 New York to Madrid?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:00 New York time, which corresponds to 14:00–17:00 in Madrid. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert New York time to Madrid time?

Add 5 hours to New York time to get Madrid 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.