Time Difference Between Istanbul and Madrid
Istanbul is 1h 0m ahead of Madrid. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Istanbul fall between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Madrid.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Madrid behind Istanbul?
- Istanbul is 1h 0m ahead of Madrid. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Istanbul and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
- Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time, and Madrid observes it. Because of that, the gap is 2h 0m for part of the year and 1h 0m for the rest.