Madrid to Beijing Time Difference
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 18:00 in Beijing.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 09:00 in Madrid, it's 15:00 in Beijing
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Madrid & Beijing✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,222 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.8h
Time Difference
+6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 11:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
12:00
Beijing
09:00
Madrid
15:00
Beijing
12:00
Madrid
18:00
Beijing
15:00
Madrid
21:00
Beijing
18:00
Madrid
00:00
Beijing (+1)
21:00
Madrid
03:00
Beijing (+1)
00:00
Madrid
06:00
Beijing
03:00
Madrid
09:00
Beijing
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid behind Beijing?
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 18:00 in Beijing. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Beijing from Madrid?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Beijing. The best window is 09:00–11:00 Madrid time (15:00–17:00 in Beijing).
Does the Madrid to Beijing 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 Beijing
The distance between Madrid and Beijing is approximately 9,222 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Beijing time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.