Madrid, Spain
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About Madrid, Spain
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located at the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. It is renowned for the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace, vibrant nightlife, and Spanish cuisine, particularly tapas.
Time zone details
Madrid observes CET/CEST (Europe/Madrid in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Spain from abroad
The international dialing code for Spain is +34. To call a phone number in Madrid, dial your country's international access code, then +34, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Spain
The official currency is EUR (€). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Spanish. Many businesses and tourist areas in Madrid will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Madrid
- Prado Museum — Spain's national art museum with works by Velazquez, Goya, and El Greco.
- Royal Palace of Madrid — Official residence of the Spanish royal family, larger than Versailles.
- Retiro Park — 350-acre park in the city center with a boating lake and the Crystal Palace.
Top local foods of Madrid
- Cocido madrileño — Three-course chickpea-and-meat stew, the iconic Madrid winter dish.
- Bocadillo de calamares — Fried squid sandwich, especially in the bars around Plaza Mayor.
- Churros con chocolate — Crispy fried dough sticks dipped in thick hot chocolate, best at sunrise after a night out.
Working with someone in Madrid
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Madrid, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.