Madrid to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Madrid right now. 9:00 AM in Madrid is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.
Time now: Madrid and Shanghai
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Madrid right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Madrid and Shanghai are about 10,255 km (6,372 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Madrid is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Madrid to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Madrid | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
Best time to meet between Madrid and Shanghai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Madrid = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shanghai
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 Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 7 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. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Madrid is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Madrid.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Madrid right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Madrid to Shanghai?
Add 7 hours to the Madrid time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Madrid is 4:00 PM in Shanghai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 8:14 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:14 AM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Madrid from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Madrid and Shanghai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Madrid = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.