Time difference between Madrid and Shanghai
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid
Right now
Madrid
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Madrid and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Madrid 15:00 Shanghai
- 10:00 Madrid 16:00 Shanghai
- 08:00 Madrid 14:00 Shanghai
Hour by hour: Madrid to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Madrid (reference) | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 | |
| 01:00 | 07:00 | |
| 02:00 | 08:00 | |
| 03:00 | 09:00 | |
| 04:00 | 10:00 | |
| 05:00 | 11:00 | |
| 06:00 | 12:00 | |
| 07:00 | 13:00 | |
| ★ | 08:00 | 14:00 |
| ★ | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | |
| 12:00 | 18:00 | |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | |
| 15:00 | 21:00 | |
| 16:00 | 22:00 | |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Madrid changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid
What is the best time to call between Madrid and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Madrid / 15:00 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Madrid and Shanghai change during the year?
Madrid changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.