Madrid to Kolkata Time Difference
🇪🇸 Madrid is currently 4.5 hours ahead of 🇮🇳 Kolkata. This difference varies between 3.5h and 4.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+4.5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
8,571 km
Approx. flight
10.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Madrid to Kolkata
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇮🇳 Kolkata | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kolkata does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3.5 hours ahead and 4.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Madrid is 4.5 hours ahead relative to Kolkata.
Min difference
3.5h
Max difference
4.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Madrid and Kolkata (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇸 Madrid
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇮🇳 Kolkata
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Kolkata?
The time difference between Madrid and Kolkata is currently 4.5 hours ahead. Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Kolkata uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3.5 hours ahead to 4.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in Kolkata?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Madrid, it is 4:30 PM in Kolkata. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Kolkata change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3.5 hours ahead and 4.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Madrid and Kolkata?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Madrid (which is 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Kolkata). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Madrid ahead or behind Kolkata?
Madrid is currently 4.5 hours behind Kolkata.
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 Kolkata?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Madrid, it is 4:30 AM in Kolkata.