Time Difference Between Madrid and Shanghai

The time difference between Madrid and Shanghai is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 18:00 in Shanghai. Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+2), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid — 6 hours
Madrid, Spain
02:44:51
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Shanghai, China
08:44:51
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Madrid vs Shanghai

Detail Madrid Shanghai
Time Zone IDEurope/MadridAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+8
AbbreviationCESTCST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountrySpainChina
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Madrid and Shanghai (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:00 in Madrid  =  15:00–17:00 in Shanghai

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Madrid time to Shanghai time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Madrid Shanghai
00:00 06:00 Night
01:00 07:00 Night
02:00 08:00 Night
03:00 09:00 Night
04:00 10:00 Night
05:00 11:00 Night
06:00 12:00
07:00 13:00
08:00 14:00
09:00 15:00 Overlap
10:00 16:00 Overlap
11:00 17:00
12:00 18:00
13:00 19:00
14:00 20:00
15:00 21:00
16:00 22:00
17:00 23:00
18:00 00:00 (+1 day)
19:00 01:00 (+1 day)
20:00 02:00 (+1 day)
21:00 03:00 (+1 day)
22:00 04:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Madrid is currently observing daylight saving time, while Shanghai is on standard time. When Madrid switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Madrid–Shanghai Scheduling

Compare Madrid and Shanghai with Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai?

The time difference is 6 hours. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Madrid to Shanghai?

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:00 Madrid time, which corresponds to 15:00–17:00 in Shanghai. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Madrid time to Shanghai time?

Add 6 hours to Madrid time to get Shanghai time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.