Riyadh and Madrid Time Zone Planner
Clock in Riyadh is 1 hour ahead
Quick time conversions: Riyadh → Madrid
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
Setting a 2:00 PM alarm in Riyadh? That's 1:00 PM for Madrid.
Riyadh 8:00 AM — what's that in Madrid?—7:00 AM
5:00 PMin Riyadh→4:00 PMin Madrid
A 9:00 AM start in Riyadh means 8:00 AM for your contact in Madrid.
7:00 PMin Riyadh→6:00 PMin Madrid
Riyadh ↔ Madrid
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
Riyadh
Madrid
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Riyadh?
The time difference between Riyadh and Madrid is 1 hour. Riyadh observes Asia/Riyadh while Madrid observes Europe/Madrid.
What hours do Riyadh and Madrid share for work?
Both locations are simultaneously in business hours for 7 hours per day. 10:00 Riyadh / 09:00 Madrid works well for both parties.
Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?
No DST changes are expected in the next 7 days for either Riyadh or Madrid. The 1 hour difference is stable.
When it is 12:00 noon in Riyadh, what time is it in Madrid?
At midday in Riyadh, clocks in Madrid show 11:00 AM.
How can I quickly find the current time in Madrid from Riyadh?
Simply drag the slider to your Riyadh time — Madrid and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Madrid?
Watch out for St. John's Day in Madrid on June 24 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do Riyadh and Madrid relate to UTC?
Riyadh runs on Asia/Riyadh (IANA) and Madrid on Europe/Madrid (IANA) — a 1 hour gap between them.
End of day in Riyadh — what time is that for someone in Madrid?
An email sent at 5 PM in Riyadh lands at 4:00 PM in Madrid. Your Madrid contact should still be at their desk.