Time Difference between Cape Town and Madrid
Johannesburg (UTC+2) → Madrid (UTC+1)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 17:00 in Cape Town, it's 16:00 in Madrid
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Cape Town & Madrid✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,573 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.1h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
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10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Cape Town
05:00
Madrid
09:00
Cape Town
08:00
Madrid
12:00
Cape Town
11:00
Madrid
15:00
Cape Town
14:00
Madrid
18:00
Cape Town
17:00
Madrid
21:00
Cape Town
20:00
Madrid
00:00
Cape Town
23:00
Madrid (-1)
03:00
Cape Town
02:00
Madrid
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Cape Town and Madrid
Cape Town, South Africa and Madrid, Spain are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Cape Town, it's 1 hour earlier in Madrid.
Cape Town operates on Africa/Johannesburg timezone, while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Cape Town and Madrid is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Cape Town and Madrid is approximately 8,573 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.1 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.