Madrid and Toronto: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Toronto. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 7 March: Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Toronto
• 8 March to 28 March: Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Toronto
• 29 March to 24 October: Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Toronto
• 25 October to 31 October: Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Toronto
• 1 November to 31 December: Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Toronto

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 3 PM in Madrid lands at 9 AM in Toronto — 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.
• Toronto 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
• 25 December — Toronto: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Toronto: New Year's Day
• 26 March 2027 — Toronto: Good Friday
• 1 July 2027 — Toronto: Canada 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 Toronto

What time is it in Toronto when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Madrid is 3 AM in Toronto (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 Toronto 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 Toronto soon?

Madrid: National Day on 12 October. Toronto: Christmas Day on 25 December.