Madrid to Riyadh Time Difference
🇪🇸 Madrid is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇸🇦 Riyadh. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
4,959 km
Approx. flight
5.8h
Hour-by-Hour: Madrid to Riyadh
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇸🇦 Riyadh | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while Riyadh does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Madrid is 2 hours ahead relative to Riyadh.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Madrid and Riyadh (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇸 Madrid
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇸🇦 Riyadh
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Riyadh?
The time difference between Madrid and Riyadh is currently 2 hours ahead. Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Riyadh uses GMT+3 (UTC+3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Madrid, it is 2:00 PM in Riyadh. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Riyadh change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Madrid and Riyadh?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Madrid (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Riyadh). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Madrid ahead or behind Riyadh?
Madrid is currently 2 hours behind Riyadh.
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 Riyadh?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Madrid, it is 2:00 AM in Riyadh.