Madrid to Abu Dhabi Time Difference
🇪🇸 Madrid is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi. This difference varies between 2h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
5,626 km
Approx. flight
6.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Madrid to Abu Dhabi
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while Abu Dhabi does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Madrid is 3 hours ahead relative to Abu Dhabi.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Madrid and Abu Dhabi (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇸 Madrid
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Abu Dhabi?
The time difference between Madrid and Abu Dhabi is currently 3 hours ahead. Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Abu Dhabi uses GMT+4 (UTC+4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours ahead to 3 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in Abu Dhabi?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Madrid, it is 3:00 PM in Abu Dhabi. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Abu Dhabi change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Madrid and Abu Dhabi?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Madrid (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Madrid ahead or behind Abu Dhabi?
Madrid is currently 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Madrid in Abu Dhabi?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Madrid, it is 3:00 AM in Abu Dhabi.