Madrid to Edinburgh Time Difference
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 11:00 in Edinburgh.
Madrid (UTC+2) → London (UTC+1)
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When it's 08:00 in Madrid, it's 07:00 in Edinburgh
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & Edinburgh✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,727 km
Est. Flight Time
~3h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
10:32
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
05:00
Edinburgh
09:00
Madrid
08:00
Edinburgh
12:00
Madrid
11:00
Edinburgh
15:00
Madrid
14:00
Edinburgh
18:00
Madrid
17:00
Edinburgh
21:00
Madrid
20:00
Edinburgh
00:00
Madrid
23:00
Edinburgh (-1)
03:00
Madrid
02:00
Edinburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid ahead of Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 11:00 in Edinburgh. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Edinburgh uses Europe/London (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Edinburgh from Madrid?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Edinburgh. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Madrid time (09:00–17:00 in Edinburgh).
Does the Madrid to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
The distance between Madrid and Edinburgh is approximately 1,727 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Edinburgh time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.