Madrid to Raleigh Time Difference
Raleigh is 6 hours behind Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 06:00 in Raleigh.
Madrid (UTC+2) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 21:00 in Madrid, it's 15:00 in Raleigh
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & Raleigh✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,377 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.5h
Time Difference
-6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 15:00
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
00:00
Raleigh
09:00
Madrid
03:00
Raleigh
12:00
Madrid
06:00
Raleigh
15:00
Madrid
09:00
Raleigh
18:00
Madrid
12:00
Raleigh
21:00
Madrid
15:00
Raleigh
00:00
Madrid
18:00
Raleigh (-1)
03:00
Madrid
21:00
Raleigh (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid ahead of Raleigh?
Raleigh is 6 hours behind Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 06:00 in Raleigh. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Raleigh uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call Raleigh from Madrid?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Raleigh. The best window is 15:00–18:00 Madrid time (09:00–12:00 in Raleigh).
Does the Madrid to Raleigh 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 Raleigh
The distance between Madrid and Raleigh is approximately 6,377 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Raleigh time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.