Madrid to Dubai Time Converter
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid right now. 9:00 AM in Madrid is 12:00 PM in Dubai.
Time now: Madrid and Dubai
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Madrid and Dubai are about 5,667 km (3,521 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Madrid is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Dubai is on UTC+04:00 (UTC+04:00).
Madrid to Dubai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Madrid | Dubai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Madrid and Dubai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Madrid = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dubai
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 Madrid and Dubai change?
Yes. Right now Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 3 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 2 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Madrid is 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Dubai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Dubai is 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Madrid.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Dubai?
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 2 hours at some times of the year and 3 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Madrid to Dubai?
Add 3 hours to the Madrid time to get the Dubai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Madrid is 12:00 PM in Dubai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Dubai?
It is 5:07 AM in Dubai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:07 AM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Dubai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 3 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 2 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Madrid and Dubai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Madrid = 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dubai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.