Madrid → New York: Time Difference
New York is 6 hours behind Madrid.
How the difference works
Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+1 standard time) and New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 6 hours behind Madrid. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 5,768 km (3,584 mi) great-circle distance.
Madrid → New York, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and New York?
In standard time, New York is 6 hours behind Madrid. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Madrid, what time is it in New York?
In standard time it is 03:00 in New York. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is New York from Madrid?
About 5,768 km (3,584 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.