Time Difference: Madrid vs San Francisco
Madrid
5:15:30 PM CET
Friday, November 13, 2026
9h
9h
San Francisco
8:15:30 AM PST
Friday, November 13, 2026
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Madrid.
Quick Reference
- Madrid
- CET (GMT+1)
CEST starts on Mar 28, 2027
- San Francisco
- PST (GMT-8)
PDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Madrid and San Francisco?
- San Francisco is 9 hours behind Madrid.
- When is the best time to call from Madrid to San Francisco?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Madrid uses CET and San Francisco uses PST.