Madrid to New York City: Live Time Converter

clocks in Madrid are 6 hours ahead

MadridBASE
09:00
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New York City
USA · -6h
03:00
London
United Kingdom · -1h
08:00
New York
USA · -6h
03:00
Tokyo
Japan · +7h
16:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · +2h
11:00

Time difference: Madrid and New York City

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York City. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 06:00 in New York City.

Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid timezone. New York City is in the America/New_York timezone. The difference is 6 hours.

Working hours overlap

Both Madrid and New York City are simultaneously in business hours for 2 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Madrid
New York City
Overlap (2h)

Best times to schedule a meeting

Madrid and New York City share 2 hours of business hours overlap daily.

15:00 Madrid / 09:00 New York City✓ Both working
16:00 Madrid / 10:00 New York City✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Madrid25 holidays
Apr 23Castile and León DaySOON
Apr 23Day of AragónSOON
May 1Labour DaySOON
May 2Day of MadridSOON
May 17Galician Literature Day
May 30Day of the Canary Islands
May 31Day of Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4Corpus Christi
Jun 9Day of La Rioja
Jun 9Day of Murcia
Jun 24St. John's Day
Jul 25Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28Day of the Cantabrian Institutions
Aug 15Assumption
Sep 8Day of Asturias
Sep 8Day of Extremadura
Sep 11National Day of Catalonia
Sep 15Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida
Oct 9Day of the Valencian Community
Oct 12National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
New York City10 holidays
May 8Truman Day
May 25Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Scheduling between Madrid and New York City

Coordinating between Madrid (Spain) and New York City (USA) means working around a 6-hour time difference, with Madrid ahead. The 2-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

If you are in Madrid, aim for 15:00–16:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in New York City — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Madrid, aim for 16:00–17:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in New York City — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Madrid. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

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2 hours of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and New York City?
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York City. Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid timezone and New York City uses the America/New_York timezone.
When do Madrid and New York City business hours overlap?
There is a 2-hour window where both cities are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). The best meeting time is around 15:00 Madrid / 09:00 New York City.
Will the time difference between Madrid and New York City change due to DST?
The 6 hours time difference between Madrid and New York City is currently stable — no DST changes are expected in the next 7 days.
If it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in New York City?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Madrid, it is 06:00 in New York City at the same moment.
How do I convert Madrid time to New York City time?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any hour in Madrid and all city times update instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00 New York City" in the search bar for instant conversion.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Madrid and New York City?
Madrid observes Castile and León Day on April 23. Plan accordingly when coordinating between Madrid and New York City.
What time zones do Madrid and New York City use?
Madrid follows the Europe/Madrid timezone (IANA identifier). New York City uses America/New_York. Together they are 6 hours apart.

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