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Madrid to Perth

+6h

Madrid

CESTSOURCE
Spain · UTC+02:00☀ DST active
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Perth

AWST
Australia · UTC+08:00
HH06
:
MM00
  
18:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Madrid
Perth
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
2:00 AM
8:00 AM
4:00 AM
10:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
8:00 AM
2:00 PM
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
2:00 PM
8:00 PM
4:00 PM
10:00 PM
6:00 PM
12:00 AM+1
8:00 PM
2:00 AM+1
10:00 PM
4:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

CEST and AWST on the World Map

The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

CESTAWSTParisBerlinRomeMadridPerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton
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CET – Central European Time

UTC+01:00

Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in CET
GermanyFranceItalySpainNetherlandsBelgiumAustriaSwitzerlandPolandCzech RepublicSwedenNorwayDenmarkHungaryCroatiaSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaBosnia and HerzegovinaNorth MacedoniaAlbaniaMontenegroLuxembourgMaltaTunisiaAlgeriaNigeria
Major Cities in CET
ParisBerlinRomeMadridAmsterdamBrusselsViennaWarsawZurichStockholmOsloCopenhagenPragueBudapestBarcelonaMunichMilanLagos
Key Facts about CET
  • •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
  • •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
  • •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
  • •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
  • •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CEST
Learn more about CET on Wikipedia

AWST – Australian Western Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AWST
Australia (Western Australia)
Major Cities in AWST
PerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton
Key Facts about AWST
  • •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
  • •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
  • •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round
Learn more about AWST on Wikipedia

About Perth

Wikipedia

Perth operates on Australian Western Time (AWST), UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As Australia's mining capital, Perth coordinates with Asian markets.

Population:2.1 million
Metro:2.2 million
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST
Currency:AUD (A$)
Stock Exchange:ASX (via Sydney)
Key Landmarks
Kings ParkPerth MintElizabeth QuayCottesloe BeachFremantle Prison
Did You Know?

Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.

Learn more about AWST timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: Madrid to Perth

Madrid runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Perth runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Madrid 6 hours ahead of Perth — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid it is 3:00 PM in Perth. Midnight in Madrid is 6:00 AM in Perth.Madrid observes daylight saving time while Perth does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Madrid to Perth time conversion table

Madrid (CEST)Perth (AWST)Day
12:00 AM6:00 AMsame day
6:00 AM12:00 PMsame day
7:00 AM1:00 PMsame day
8:00 AM2:00 PMsame day
9:00 AM3:00 PMsame day
12:00 PM6:00 PMsame day
3:00 PM9:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM11:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM12:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM3:00 AMnext day

Why people convert Madrid to Perth time

  • Scheduling a call from Madrid to Perth: a 10:00 AM start in Madrid lands at 4:00 PM in Perth, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Madrid and Perth are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CEST time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
  • Watching a live event or market open: Madrid viewers need 3:00 PM in Perth to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 PM if the event is anchored to Madrid.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
  • Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Madrid and need Perth colleagues present.
  • Madrid: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +6h gap.

About CET (Central European Time)

Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.

About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.

Best time to call between Madrid and Perth

Both Madrid and Perth sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Madrid and Perth overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Perth (CEST UTC+02:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Madrid

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Perth

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping
From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time
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How Time Zones Work
UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines
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Daylight Saving Time
DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Perth?

Madrid (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 6 hours ahead of Perth (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +6h.

How do I convert Madrid time to Perth time?

Add +6h to Madrid local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Madrid is 3:00 PM in Perth.

What time is it in Perth right now?

Perth uses AWST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from Madrid.

What is the best time to call Perth from Madrid?

Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CEST — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM AWST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Madrid or Perth?

Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Perth. When it is 12:00 PM in Madrid it is 6:00 PM in Perth.

Do Madrid and Perth use different time zones?

Madrid (Spain) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while Perth (Australia) uses AWST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Madrid and Australia/Perth.

Does daylight saving time affect the Madrid–Perth difference?

Yes at the moment: Madrid is on daylight saving time and Perth is not, so the +6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Madrid's time zone?

CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.

Which countries use CEST, Madrid's zone?

CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.

Is there a day difference between Madrid and Perth?

Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Perth?

Perth is +6h from Madrid.

What timezone is Madrid in?

Madrid operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Perth in?

Perth operates on Australian Western Time (AWST), UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As Australia's mining capital, Perth coordinates with Asian markets.

What are the business hours in Perth?

Standard business hours in Perth are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AWST.

Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?

CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about CET?

CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.

Which cities are in the AWST timezone?

Major cities in the AWST timezone include Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.

What is the UTC offset for AWST?

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is at UTC+08:00.

What should I know about the AWST timezone?

Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.

When is it midnight in Madrid, what time is it in Perth?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Madrid (CET), it is +6h later in Perth (AWST).

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