Madrid to Austin Time Difference
Austin is 7 hours behind Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 05:00 in Austin.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in Madrid, it's 14:00 in Austin
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & Austin✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,196 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.6h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
23:00
Austin (-1)
09:00
Madrid
02:00
Austin
12:00
Madrid
05:00
Austin
15:00
Madrid
08:00
Austin
18:00
Madrid
11:00
Austin
21:00
Madrid
14:00
Austin
00:00
Madrid
17:00
Austin (-1)
03:00
Madrid
20:00
Austin (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid ahead of Austin?
Austin is 7 hours behind Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 05:00 in Austin. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Austin uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Austin from Madrid?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Austin. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Madrid time (09:00–11:00 in Austin).
Does the Madrid to Austin 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 Madrid and Austin
The distance between Madrid and Austin is approximately 8,196 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Austin time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.