Heraklion to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 1 hour behind Heraklion. When it is noon in Heraklion, it is 11:00 in Madrid.
Athens (UTC+3) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 20:00 in Heraklion, it's 19:00 in Madrid
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Heraklion & Madrid✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,580 km
Est. Flight Time
~4h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Heraklion
05:00
Madrid
09:00
Heraklion
08:00
Madrid
12:00
Heraklion
11:00
Madrid
15:00
Heraklion
14:00
Madrid
18:00
Heraklion
17:00
Madrid
21:00
Heraklion
20:00
Madrid
00:00
Heraklion
23:00
Madrid (-1)
03:00
Heraklion
02:00
Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Heraklion ahead of Madrid?
Madrid is 1 hour behind Heraklion. When it is 12:00 noon in Heraklion, it is 11:00 in Madrid. Heraklion operates on Europe/Athens (UTC+3), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Heraklion?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Heraklion and Madrid. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Heraklion time (09:00–17:00 in Madrid).
Does the Heraklion 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 Heraklion and Madrid
The distance between Heraklion and Madrid is approximately 2,580 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.