Chennai to Madrid Time Difference
🇮🇳 Chennai is currently 4.5 hours behind of 🇪🇸 Madrid. This difference varies between 4.5h and 3.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-4.5h
Business overlap
5h
Distance
8,564 km
Approx. flight
10.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Chennai to Madrid
| 🇮🇳 Chennai | 🇪🇸 Madrid | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:30 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:30 PM(prev day) | Previous 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 |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while Chennai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 4.5 hours behind and 3.5 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Chennai is 4.5 hours behind relative to Madrid.
Min difference
4.5h
Max difference
3.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 5 overlapping business hours between Chennai and Madrid (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇮🇳 Chennai
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇪🇸 Madrid
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chennai and Madrid?
The time difference between Chennai and Madrid is currently 4.5 hours behind. Chennai uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 4.5 hours behind to 3.5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Chennai, what time is it in Madrid?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chennai, it is 7:30 AM in Madrid. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chennai and Madrid change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 4.5 hours behind and 3.5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chennai and Madrid?
The best time to call is between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Chennai (which is 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM in Madrid). This 5-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chennai ahead or behind Madrid?
Chennai is currently 4.5 hours ahead of Madrid.
What time zone is Chennai in?
Chennai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently using GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). Chennai does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Chennai in Madrid?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chennai, it is 7:30 PM in Madrid.