Madrid to Cape Town Time Difference
🇪🇸 Madrid is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇿🇦 Cape Town. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
8,572 km
Approx. flight
10.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Madrid to Cape Town
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while Cape Town does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Madrid is 1 hour ahead relative to Cape Town.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Madrid and Cape Town (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇸 Madrid
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇿🇦 Cape Town
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Cape Town?
The time difference between Madrid and Cape Town is currently 1 hour ahead. Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Cape Town uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in Cape Town?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Madrid, it is 1:00 PM in Cape Town. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Cape Town change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Madrid and Cape Town?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Madrid (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Madrid ahead or behind Cape Town?
Madrid is currently 1 hour behind Cape Town.
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Madrid in Cape Town?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Madrid, it is 1:00 AM in Cape Town.