Madrid to London Time Difference
London is 1 hour behind Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 11:00 in London.
Madrid (UTC+2) → London (UTC+1)
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When it's 10:00 in Madrid, it's 09:00 in London
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & London✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,263 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.5h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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12:17
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
05:00
London
09:00
Madrid
08:00
London
12:00
Madrid
11:00
London
15:00
Madrid
14:00
London
18:00
Madrid
17:00
London
21:00
Madrid
20:00
London
00:00
Madrid
23:00
London (-1)
03:00
Madrid
02:00
London
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid ahead of London?
London is 1 hour behind Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 11:00 in London. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call London from Madrid?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and London. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Madrid time (09:00–17:00 in London).
Does the Madrid to London time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Madrid and London
The distance between Madrid and London is approximately 1,263 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local London time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.