Madrid to Riyadh Time Difference
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 13:00 in Riyadh.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Riyadh (UTC+3)
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When it's 13:00 in Madrid, it's 14:00 in Riyadh
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Madrid & Riyadh✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
4,960 km
Est. Flight Time
~6.8h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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15:20
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
07:00
Riyadh
09:00
Madrid
10:00
Riyadh
12:00
Madrid
13:00
Riyadh
15:00
Madrid
16:00
Riyadh
18:00
Madrid
19:00
Riyadh
21:00
Madrid
22:00
Riyadh
00:00
Madrid
01:00
Riyadh
03:00
Madrid
04:00
Riyadh
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid behind Riyadh?
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 13:00 in Riyadh. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Riyadh uses Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3).
What is the best time to call Riyadh from Madrid?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Riyadh. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Madrid time (10:00–17:00 in Riyadh).
Does the Madrid to Riyadh 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 Riyadh
The distance between Madrid and Riyadh is approximately 4,960 km. A direct flight typically takes around 6.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Riyadh time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.