Madrid to Kolkata Time Difference
Kolkata is 3 hours 30 min ahead of Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 15.5:00 in Kolkata.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
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When it's 00:00 in Madrid, it's 3.5:00 in Kolkata
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,571 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.1h
Time Difference
+3.5h
Work Hours Overlap
5h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
9.5:00
Kolkata
09:00
Madrid
12.5:00
Kolkata
12:00
Madrid
15.5:00
Kolkata
15:00
Madrid
18.5:00
Kolkata
18:00
Madrid
21.5:00
Kolkata
21:00
Madrid
0.5:00
Kolkata (+1)
00:00
Madrid
3.5:00
Kolkata
03:00
Madrid
6.5:00
Kolkata
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid behind Kolkata?
Kolkata is 3 hours 30 min ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 15.5:00 in Kolkata. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Kolkata uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5.5).
What is the best time to call Kolkata from Madrid?
There are 5 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Kolkata. The best window is 09:00–14:00 Madrid time (12.5:00–17.5:00 in Kolkata).
Does the Madrid to Kolkata 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 Kolkata
The distance between Madrid and Kolkata is approximately 8,571 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Kolkata time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.