Madrid to São Paulo Time Difference
🇪🇸 Madrid is currently 4 hours behind of 🇧🇷 São Paulo. This difference varies between 5h and 4h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-4h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
8,385 km
Approx. flight
9.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Madrid to São Paulo
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while São Paulo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Madrid is 4 hours behind relative to São Paulo.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
4h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Madrid and São Paulo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇸 Madrid
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇧🇷 São Paulo
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and São Paulo?
The time difference between Madrid and São Paulo is currently 4 hours behind. Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while São Paulo uses GMT-3 (UTC-3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours behind to 4 hours behind.
When it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in São Paulo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Madrid, it is 8:00 AM in São Paulo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Madrid and São Paulo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours behind and 4 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Madrid and São Paulo?
The best time to call is between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Madrid (which is 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in São Paulo). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Madrid ahead or behind São Paulo?
Madrid is currently 4 hours ahead of São Paulo.
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 São Paulo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Madrid, it is 8:00 PM in São Paulo.