Chennai to Madrid Time Converter
Madrid is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai right now. 9:00 AM in Chennai is 4:30 AM in Madrid.
Time now: Chennai and Madrid
Madrid is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 3 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Chennai and Madrid are about 8,564 km (5,321 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Chennai is on IST (UTC+05:30) and Madrid is on CET (UTC+01:00).
Chennai to Madrid conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Chennai | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:30 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:30 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:30 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:30 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Best time to meet between Chennai and Madrid
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chennai = 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Madrid
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Chennai and Madrid change?
Yes. Right now Madrid is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Madrid is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Madrid is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai from then (it was 3 hours 30 minutes before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chennai is 4:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Madrid.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Madrid is 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Chennai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chennai and Madrid?
Madrid is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 4 hours 30 minutes at some times of the year and 3 hours 30 minutes at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Chennai to Madrid?
Subtract 4 hours 30 minutes from the Chennai time to get the Madrid time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Chennai is 4:30 AM in Madrid. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Madrid?
It is 1:14 AM in Madrid on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 5:44 AM in Chennai.
Does the time difference between Chennai and Madrid change during the year?
Yes. Right now Madrid is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Madrid is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai from then (it was 4 hours 30 minutes before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Madrid is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai from then (it was 3 hours 30 minutes before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Chennai and Madrid?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Chennai = 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Madrid. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.