Recife to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Recife. When it is noon in Recife, it is 17:00 in Madrid.
Recife (UTC-3) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 00:00 in Recife, it's 05:00 in Madrid
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Recife & Madrid✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,266 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.4h
Time Difference
+5h
Work Hours Overlap
3h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 12:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Recife
11:00
Madrid
09:00
Recife
14:00
Madrid
12:00
Recife
17:00
Madrid
15:00
Recife
20:00
Madrid
18:00
Recife
23:00
Madrid
21:00
Recife
02:00
Madrid (+1)
00:00
Recife
05:00
Madrid
03:00
Recife
08:00
Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Recife behind Madrid?
Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Recife. When it is 12:00 noon in Recife, it is 17:00 in Madrid. Recife operates on America/Recife (UTC-3), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Recife?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Recife and Madrid. The best window is 09:00–12:00 Recife time (14:00–17:00 in Madrid).
Does the Recife 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 Recife and Madrid
The distance between Recife and Madrid is approximately 6,266 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.