Madrid to Fortaleza Time Difference
Fortaleza is 5 hours behind Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 07:00 in Fortaleza.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Fortaleza (UTC-3)
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When it's 00:00 in Madrid, it's 19:00 in Fortaleza
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,054 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.1h
Time Difference
-5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 14:00
14:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
01:00
Fortaleza
09:00
Madrid
04:00
Fortaleza
12:00
Madrid
07:00
Fortaleza
15:00
Madrid
10:00
Fortaleza
18:00
Madrid
13:00
Fortaleza
21:00
Madrid
16:00
Fortaleza
00:00
Madrid
19:00
Fortaleza (-1)
03:00
Madrid
22:00
Fortaleza (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid ahead of Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is 5 hours behind Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 07:00 in Fortaleza. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Fortaleza uses America/Fortaleza (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Fortaleza from Madrid?
There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Fortaleza. The best window is 14:00–18:00 Madrid time (09:00–13:00 in Fortaleza).
Does the Madrid to Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza
The distance between Madrid and Fortaleza is approximately 6,054 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Fortaleza time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.