Shanghai to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Madrid.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 08:00 in Shanghai, it's 02:00 in Madrid
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
10,255 km
Est. Flight Time
~13.1h
Time Difference
-6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🟢 Good to Call Now
16:08
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
00:00
Madrid
09:00
Shanghai
03:00
Madrid
12:00
Shanghai
06:00
Madrid
15:00
Shanghai
09:00
Madrid
18:00
Shanghai
12:00
Madrid
21:00
Shanghai
15:00
Madrid
00:00
Shanghai
18:00
Madrid (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
21:00
Madrid (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Madrid?
Madrid is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Madrid. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Madrid uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Madrid from Shanghai?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Madrid. The best window is 15:00–18:00 Shanghai time (09:00–12:00 in Madrid).
Does the Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Madrid
The distance between Shanghai and Madrid is approximately 10,255 km. A direct flight typically takes around 13.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Madrid time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.