Madrid to Houston Time Converter
Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid right now. 9:00 AM in Madrid is 2:00 AM in Houston.
Time now: Madrid and Houston
Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
Madrid and Houston are about 8,048 km (5,001 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Madrid is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Houston is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Madrid to Houston conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Madrid | Houston |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Madrid and Houston
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Madrid = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Houston
Does the time difference between Madrid and Houston change?
Yes. Right now Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Houston is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Madrid is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Houston.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Houston is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Houston?
Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
How do I convert Madrid to Houston?
Subtract 7 hours from the Madrid time to get the Houston time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Madrid is 2:00 AM in Houston. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Houston?
It is 6:16 PM in Houston on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:16 AM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Houston change during the year?
Yes. Right now Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Houston moves its clocks forward. Houston is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Houston is 6 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Houston moves its clocks back. Houston is 7 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Madrid and Houston?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Madrid = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Houston. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.