San José to Madrid Time Difference
🇨🇷 San José is currently 7 hours ahead of 🇪🇸 Madrid. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+7h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
8,483 km
Approx. flight
10h
Hour-by-Hour: San José to Madrid
| 🇨🇷 San José | 🇪🇸 Madrid | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while San José does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, San José is 7 hours ahead relative to Madrid.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between San José and Madrid (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇷 San José
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇪🇸 Madrid
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San José and Madrid?
The time difference between San José and Madrid is currently 7 hours ahead. San José uses CST (UTC-6), while Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in San José, what time is it in Madrid?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San José, it is 7:00 PM in Madrid. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San José and Madrid change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San José and Madrid?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in San José (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is San José ahead or behind Madrid?
San José is currently 7 hours behind Madrid.
What time zone is San José in?
San José is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in San José in Madrid?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San José, it is 7:00 AM in Madrid.