Raleigh to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh. When it is noon in Raleigh, it is 18:00 in Madrid.
New York (UTC-4) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 02:00 in Raleigh, it's 08:00 in Madrid
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Raleigh & Madrid✓ 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
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Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 11:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Raleigh
12:00
Madrid
09:00
Raleigh
15:00
Madrid
12:00
Raleigh
18:00
Madrid
15:00
Raleigh
21:00
Madrid
18:00
Raleigh
00:00
Madrid (+1)
21:00
Raleigh
03:00
Madrid (+1)
00:00
Raleigh
06:00
Madrid
03:00
Raleigh
09:00
Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Raleigh behind Madrid?
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Raleigh. When it is 12:00 noon in Raleigh, it is 18:00 in Madrid. Raleigh operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Raleigh?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Raleigh and Madrid. The best window is 09:00–11:00 Raleigh time (15:00–17:00 in Madrid).
Does the Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Madrid
The distance between Raleigh and Madrid is approximately 6,377 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.5 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.