Madrid to Townsville Time Difference
Townsville is 8 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 20:00 in Townsville.
Madrid (UTC+2) → Brisbane (UTC+10)
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When it's 21:00 in Madrid, it's 05:00 in Townsville
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Madrid & Townsville◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
16,356 km
Est. Flight Time
~20.2h
Time Difference
+8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Madrid
14:00
Townsville
09:00
Madrid
17:00
Townsville
12:00
Madrid
20:00
Townsville
15:00
Madrid
23:00
Townsville
18:00
Madrid
02:00
Townsville (+1)
21:00
Madrid
05:00
Townsville (+1)
00:00
Madrid
08:00
Townsville
03:00
Madrid
11:00
Townsville
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Madrid behind Townsville?
Townsville is 8 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 noon in Madrid, it is 20:00 in Townsville. Madrid operates on Europe/Madrid (UTC+2), while Townsville uses Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10).
What is the best time to call Townsville from Madrid?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Madrid and Townsville due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Madrid to Townsville 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 Townsville
The distance between Madrid and Townsville is approximately 16,356 km. A direct flight typically takes around 20.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Townsville time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.