Beijing and Madrid: Time & DST
Clocks in Beijing are 6 hours ahead
Quick time conversions: Beijing → Madrid
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
At 6:00 PM Beijing time, you're looking at 12:00 PM in Madrid.
Is 12:00 PM a good time to call Madrid from Beijing?—6:00 AM
1:00 PMin Beijing→7:00 AMin Madrid
Setting a 8:00 AM alarm in Beijing? That's 2:00 AM for Madrid.
5:00 PMin Beijing→11:00 AMin Madrid
Beijing 11:00 AM — what's that in Madrid?—5:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Madrid?
Currently Beijing (Asia/Shanghai) and Madrid (Europe/Madrid) differ by 6 hours.
When do Beijing and Madrid business hours overlap?
With 2 hours of overlap, there is enough room for quality collaboration. 15:00 Beijing / 09:00 Madrid keeps both sides comfortable.
Does Madrid have a DST change coming up?
Madrid is about to observe DST back 1h at 03:00 — Oct 25. This adjusts the Beijing–Madrid difference by 1h — update your calendar.
When it is 12:00 noon in Beijing, what time is it in Madrid?
12:00 PM in Beijing is 6:00 AM in Madrid at the same moment.
How can I quickly find the current time in Madrid from Beijing?
Drag the slider to your desired Beijing time — Madrid updates in real time. Or type "3pm", "15:00", or even location-specific like "9am Tokyo".
What public holidays should I keep in mind when scheduling between Beijing and Madrid?
Madrid observes All Saints Day on November 1. Keep this in mind when coordinating between Beijing and Madrid.
What are the IANA timezone identifiers for Beijing and Madrid?
Asia/Shanghai covers Beijing; Europe/Madrid covers Madrid. This gives a 6 hours difference.
9:00 AM in Beijing — is that reasonable for Madrid?
9 AM in Beijing → 3:00 AM in Madrid. That falls outside standard hours in Madrid — confirm with your contact.
Does traveling from Beijing to Madrid involve significant jet lag?
Traveling from Beijing to Madrid means you gain 6 hours in local time. Plan a day or two to acclimatize before important meetings.
Beijing ↔ Madrid
2h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing morning hours (05:00–13:00)
Beijing
Madrid
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.