Madrid to São Paulo Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Madrid and São Paulo with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| Madrid (Madrid) | São Paulo (São Paulo) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 07:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 05:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 07:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Madrid observes daylight saving time; São Paulo does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Madrid starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
2 PM–5 PM Madrid (9 AM–12 PM São Paulo) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and São Paulo?+
São Paulo (UTC-03:00) is currently 5 hours behind Madrid (UTC+02:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Madrid or São Paulo observe daylight saving time?+
Madrid observes daylight saving time; São Paulo does not, so the gap changes when Madrid springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Madrid and São Paulo?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Madrid and São Paulo overlap from 2 PM to 5 PM Madrid (9 AM–12 PM São Paulo). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert Madrid to São Paulo?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Madrid row to see the matching São Paulo time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.