Riyadh to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 1 hour behind Riyadh. When it is noon in Riyadh, it is 11:00 in Madrid.
Riyadh (UTC+3) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 13:00 in Riyadh, it's 12:00 in Madrid
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Riyadh & Madrid✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
4,960 km
Est. Flight Time
~6.8h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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16:20
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Riyadh
05:00
Madrid
09:00
Riyadh
08:00
Madrid
12:00
Riyadh
11:00
Madrid
15:00
Riyadh
14:00
Madrid
18:00
Riyadh
17:00
Madrid
21:00
Riyadh
20:00
Madrid
00:00
Riyadh
23:00
Madrid (-1)
03:00
Riyadh
02:00
Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Riyadh ahead of Madrid?
Madrid is 1 hour behind Riyadh. When it is 12:00 noon in Riyadh, it is 11:00 in Madrid. Riyadh operates on Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Riyadh?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Riyadh and Madrid. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Riyadh time (09:00–17:00 in Madrid).
Does the Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Madrid
The distance between Riyadh and Madrid is approximately 4,960 km. A direct flight typically takes around 6.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.