Time Difference Between Shanghai and Madrid

The time difference between Shanghai and Madrid is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Madrid. Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).

Madrid is 6 hours behind Shanghai — 6 hours
Shanghai, China
07:38:51
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Madrid, Spain
01:38:51
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Shanghai vs Madrid

Detail Shanghai Madrid
Time Zone IDAsia/ShanghaiEurope/Madrid
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+2
AbbreviationCSTCEST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryChinaSpain
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Compare Shanghai and Madrid with Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Madrid?

The time difference is 6 hours. Madrid is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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 Shanghai to Madrid?

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

How do I convert Shanghai time to Madrid time?

Subtract 6 hours from Shanghai time to get Madrid 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.