Time Difference between Madrid and Des Moines
Madrid (UTC+1) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 15:00 in Madrid, it's 09:00 in Des Moines
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & Des Moines✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,167 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.4h
Time Difference
-6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🟢 Good to Call Now
16:56
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
00:00
Des Moines
09:00
Madrid
03:00
Des Moines
12:00
Madrid
06:00
Des Moines
15:00
Madrid
09:00
Des Moines
18:00
Madrid
12:00
Des Moines
21:00
Madrid
15:00
Des Moines
00:00
Madrid
18:00
Des Moines (-1)
03:00
Madrid
21:00
Des Moines (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Madrid and Des Moines
Madrid, Spain and Des Moines, United States are separated by a time difference of 6 hours. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 6 hours earlier in Des Moines.
Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid timezone, while Des Moines uses America/Chicago. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Madrid.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Madrid and Des Moines is approximately 7,167 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.