Time Difference Between Tokyo and Madrid

The time difference between Tokyo and Madrid is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 05:00 in Madrid. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).

Madrid is 7 hours behind Tokyo — 7 hours
Tokyo, Japan
08:37:59
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Madrid, Spain
01:37:59
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Madrid

Detail Tokyo Madrid
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoEurope/Madrid
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+2
AbbreviationJSTCEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryJapanSpain
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Madrid?

The time difference is 7 hours. Madrid is 7 hours behind Tokyo.

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 Tokyo to Madrid?

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

How do I convert Tokyo time to Madrid time?

Subtract 7 hours from Tokyo 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.