Madrid and Tokyo: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 28 March: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Madrid
• 29 March to 24 October: Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Madrid
• 25 October to 31 December: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Madrid

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Madrid lands at 4 PM in Tokyo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• Madrid changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
• Tokyo does not change clocks.

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 — Tokyo: Sports Day
• 3 November — Tokyo: Culture Day
• 23 November — Tokyo: Labor Thanksgiving Day
• 1 January 2027 — Tokyo: New Year's 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 Tokyo

When is the best time to meet between Madrid and Tokyo?

Aim for 9 AM in Madrid, which is 4 PM in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Madrid is 4 PM in Tokyo (UTC+2 against UTC+9). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Madrid or Tokyo change clocks first?

Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time; Madrid does, so the gap shifts when Madrid changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in Madrid or Tokyo soon?

Madrid: National Day on 12 October. Tokyo: Sports Day on 12 October.