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.
Is the 6 hours difference between Beijing and Madrid stable right now?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 6 hours gap won't change.
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?
Beijing observes Mid-Autumn Festival on September 25. 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.