Time difference between Istanbul and Madrid

Madrid is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time

10:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Spain · Central European Summer Time

9:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Istanbul to Madrid time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Madrid?

Madrid is 1 hour behind Istanbul. Istanbul is on UTC+3 and Madrid is on UTC+2.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 8:00 AM in Madrid.

When is the best time to call Madrid from Istanbul?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Istanbul (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Madrid), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Madrid change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid will be 2 hours behind Istanbul.

Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. More: time in Istanbul · time in Madrid