New York (Eastern) to Madrid — Time Zone Converter
ET (UTC-4) → CET (UTC+2). Madrid is 6 hours ahead relative to New York (Eastern) right now.
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
Madrid
Oct 7, 2026, 1:54 PM
Sample times — ET to CET
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About New York (Eastern) and MadridNew York (Eastern) vs Madrid time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because New York (Eastern) and Madrid switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) ET CET Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−5 UTC+1 Madrid is 6 hours ahead Mar 8 – Mar 28 UTC−4 UTC+1 Madrid is 5 hours ahead Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC−4 UTC+2 Madrid is 6 hours ahead Oct 25 – Oct 31 UTC−4 UTC+1 Madrid is 5 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−5 UTC+1 Madrid is 6 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York (Eastern) vs Madrid time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because New York (Eastern) and Madrid switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | ET | CET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−5 | UTC+1 | Madrid is 6 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28 | UTC−4 | UTC+1 | Madrid is 5 hours ahead |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC−4 | UTC+2 | Madrid is 6 hours ahead |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31 | UTC−4 | UTC+1 | Madrid is 5 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−5 | UTC+1 | Madrid is 6 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
New York to Madrid runs six hours in winter and five in summer. Spain sits on Central European Time despite its western longitude, so Madrid evenings run late and afternoon calls with New York are easy to arrange.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York (Eastern) and Madrid?
Right now the offset is about 6 hours ahead (from ET to CET). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect New York (Eastern) vs Madrid?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US East Coast and Spain?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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