Madrid ↔ San Francisco Time Zone Converter
Clock in Madrid is 9 hours ahead
Quick time conversions: Madrid → San Francisco
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
At 12:00 PM Madrid time, you're looking at 3:00 AM in San Francisco.
What's the San Francisco equivalent of 11:00 AM Madrid?—2:00 AM
7:00 PMin Madrid→10:00 AMin San Francisco
If it's 9:00 AM in Madrid, it's 12:00 AM in San Francisco.
6:00 AMin Madrid→9:00 PMin San Francisco(-1 day)
What's the San Francisco equivalent of 7:00 AM Madrid?—10:00 PM(-1 day)
Madrid ↔ San Francisco
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours
Madrid
San Francisco
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours apart are Madrid and San Francisco?
The time difference between Madrid and San Francisco is 9 hours. Madrid observes Europe/Madrid while San Francisco observes America/Los_Angeles.
How do teams in Madrid and San Francisco coordinate across time zones?
Madrid and San Francisco don't share standard business hours. Async tools or flexible scheduling are the practical approach.
Are there any upcoming DST changes for Madrid or San Francisco?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 9 hours gap won't change.
What's midday in Madrid in San Francisco time?
At midday in Madrid, clocks in San Francisco show 3:00 AM.
How do I convert Madrid time to San Francisco time?
Simply drag the slider to your Madrid time — San Francisco and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Madrid?
Watch out for Day of Asturias in Madrid on September 8 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do Madrid and San Francisco relate to UTC?
Europe/Madrid covers Madrid; America/Los_Angeles covers San Francisco. This gives a 9 hours difference.
What are the UTC offsets for Madrid and San Francisco?
Madrid uses Europe/Madrid and San Francisco uses America/Los_Angeles. The 9 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.