Madrid to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 18:00 in Shanghai.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 15:00 in Madrid, it's 21:00 in Shanghai
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Madrid & Shanghai✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,255 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.1h
Time Difference
+6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
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Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 11:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
12:00
Shanghai
09:00
Madrid
15:00
Shanghai
12:00
Madrid
18:00
Shanghai
15:00
Madrid
21:00
Shanghai
18:00
Madrid
00:00
Shanghai (+1)
21:00
Madrid
03:00
Shanghai (+1)
00:00
Madrid
06:00
Shanghai
03:00
Madrid
09:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid behind Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 18:00 in Shanghai. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Madrid?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Madrid and Shanghai. The best window is 09:00–11:00 Madrid time (15:00–17:00 in Shanghai).
Does the Madrid to Shanghai 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 Shanghai
The distance between Madrid and Shanghai is approximately 10,255 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.