Philadelphia to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia. When it is noon in Philadelphia, it is 18:00 in Madrid.
New York (UTC-4) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 16:00 in Philadelphia, it's 22:00 in Madrid
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Philadelphia & Madrid✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
5,893 km
Est. Flight Time
~7.9h
Time Difference
+6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 11:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Philadelphia
12:00
Madrid
09:00
Philadelphia
15:00
Madrid
12:00
Philadelphia
18:00
Madrid
15:00
Philadelphia
21:00
Madrid
18:00
Philadelphia
00:00
Madrid (+1)
21:00
Philadelphia
03:00
Madrid (+1)
00:00
Philadelphia
06:00
Madrid
03:00
Philadelphia
09:00
Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Philadelphia behind Madrid?
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia. When it is 12:00 noon in Philadelphia, it is 18:00 in Madrid. Philadelphia operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Philadelphia?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Philadelphia and Madrid. The best window is 09:00–11:00 Philadelphia time (15:00–17:00 in Madrid).
Does the Philadelphia to Madrid 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 Philadelphia and Madrid
The distance between Philadelphia and Madrid is approximately 5,893 km. A direct flight typically takes around 7.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.