Des Moines to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is noon in Des Moines, it is 19:00 in Madrid.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 06:00 in Des Moines, it's 13:00 in Madrid
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Des Moines & Madrid✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,167 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.4h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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Today 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Des Moines
13:00
Madrid
09:00
Des Moines
16:00
Madrid
12:00
Des Moines
19:00
Madrid
15:00
Des Moines
22:00
Madrid
18:00
Des Moines
01:00
Madrid (+1)
21:00
Des Moines
04:00
Madrid (+1)
00:00
Des Moines
07:00
Madrid
03:00
Des Moines
10:00
Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Des Moines behind Madrid?
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines. When it is 12:00 noon in Des Moines, it is 19:00 in Madrid. Des Moines operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Des Moines?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Des Moines and Madrid. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Des Moines time (16:00–17:00 in Madrid).
Does the Des Moines to Madrid time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Des Moines and Madrid
The distance between Des Moines and Madrid is approximately 7,167 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.