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Doing Business in Spain: Time, Currency and Market Guide

Check Spain business hours, local time, the euro, and a quick market snapshot before contacting Spanish companies.

Country snapshot

CapitalMadrid
Currency Euro (EUR)
Time zoneEurope/Madrid
Business weekMonday to Friday
Stock exchangeBolsa de Madrid
Market codeBME

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Doing business in Spain

Spain is an important European market for tourism, retail, manufacturing, property, professional services, and trade. It is relatively simple to manage from the UK because the time difference is small. This guide makes it easier to judge contact timing and keep key country information in one place.

Business etiquette and practical notes

Professional communication should be warm but clear. Confirm schedules and next steps in writing, especially when organising multi-person meetings or proposals.

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Market chart

Bolsa de Madrid

Frequently asked questions

Late morning to late afternoon UK time usually overlaps well with Spain.

Spain uses the euro, with the currency code EUR.

The Bolsa de Madrid is a useful market reference for Spain.