Madrid to Washington D.C. Time Difference
🇪🇸 Madrid is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Washington D.C.. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
6,088 km
Approx. flight
7.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Madrid to Washington D.C.
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Madrid and Washington D.C. observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Madrid is 5 hours behind relative to Washington D.C..
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Madrid and Washington D.C. (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇸 Madrid
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Madrid and Washington D.C. is currently 5 hours behind. Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in Washington D.C.?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Madrid, it is 7:00 AM in Washington D.C.. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Washington D.C. change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Madrid and Washington D.C.?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Madrid (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Washington D.C.). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Madrid ahead or behind Washington D.C.?
Madrid is currently 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C..
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 Washington D.C.?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Madrid, it is 7:00 PM in Washington D.C..