Time difference between Beijing and Madrid
Madrid is 6 hours behind Beijing
Beijing, China is UTC+8 · Madrid, Spain is UTC+1 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Beijing does not change its clocks and Madrid goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
| Beijing / Madrid clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 6 hours behind | about 30 weeks |
| standard / standard | 7 hours behind | about 22 weeks |
Beijing stays put all year while Madrid moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Madrid's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Beijing's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 2 hours — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Beijing, the same moment as 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Madrid.
Beijing to Madrid, hour by hour
| Beijing | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
On the usual gap of 6 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Madrid?
Madrid is 6 hours behind Beijing for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Beijing does not change its clocks and Madrid goes forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is Madrid ahead of Beijing?
No — Madrid is 6 hours behind. Beijing is UTC+8 and Madrid is UTC+1 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Beijing in Madrid?
3:00 AM, on the usual gap.
When can Beijing and Madrid meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 2 hours: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM in Beijing, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Madrid.
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