Madrid to Des Moines Time Difference
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 05:00 in Des Moines.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 10:00 in Madrid, it's 03:00 in Des Moines
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & Des Moines✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
7,167 km
Est. Flight Time
~9.4h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
23:00
Des Moines (-1)
09:00
Madrid
02:00
Des Moines
12:00
Madrid
05:00
Des Moines
15:00
Madrid
08:00
Des Moines
18:00
Madrid
11:00
Des Moines
21:00
Madrid
14:00
Des Moines
00:00
Madrid
17:00
Des Moines (-1)
03:00
Madrid
20:00
Des Moines (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid ahead of Des Moines?
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 05:00 in Des Moines. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Des Moines uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Des Moines from Madrid?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Des Moines. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Madrid time (09:00–11:00 in Des Moines).
Does the Madrid to Des Moines 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 Des Moines
The distance between Madrid and Des Moines is approximately 7,167 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Des Moines time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.