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Time difference between Madrid and Shanghai

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid.

Madrid
Spain · Central European Summer Time
9:42 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
3:42 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Madrid to Shanghai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

MadridShanghai
12:00 AM6:00 AM
1:00 AM7:00 AM
2:00 AM8:00 AM
3:00 AM9:00 AM
4:00 AM10:00 AM
5:00 AM11:00 AM
6:00 AM12:00 PM
7:00 AM1:00 PM
8:00 AM2:00 PM
9:00 AM3:00 PM
10:00 AM4:00 PM
11:00 AM5:00 PM
12:00 PM6:00 PM
1:00 PM7:00 PM
2:00 PM8:00 PM
3:00 PM9:00 PM
4:00 PM10:00 PM
5:00 PM11:00 PM
6:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
7:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
8:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid. Madrid is on UTC+2 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Madrid?

When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Madrid?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Madrid (3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Shanghai will be 7 hours ahead of Madrid.

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