Time zone meeting planner
Madrid and New York: plan a meeting across time zones
Madrid and New York are 6 hours apart (Madrid ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York
- 8 March to 28 March: Madrid is 5 hours ahead of New York
- 29 March to 24 October: Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York
- 25 October to 31 October: Madrid is 5 hours ahead of New York
- 1 November to 31 December: Madrid is 6 hours ahead of New York
Best time to meet
A one-hour meeting starting around 3 PM in Madrid lands at 9 AM in New York — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.
Check another date for Madrid and New YorkClock changes to plan around
- Madrid changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
- New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 12 October — Madrid: National Day
- 8 December — Madrid: Immaculate Conception
- 25 December — Madrid: Christmas Day
- 1 January 2027 — Madrid: New Year's Day
- 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
- 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
- 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — New York: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about Madrid and New York
When is the best time to meet between Madrid and New York?
Aim for 3 PM in Madrid, which is 9 AM in New York. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Madrid?
For most of the year, 9 AM in Madrid is 3 AM in New York (UTC+2 against UTC-4). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does Madrid or New York change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in Madrid or New York soon?
Madrid: National Day on 12 October. New York: Columbus Day on 12 October.