Quito to Madrid Time Difference
🇪🇨 Quito is currently 6 hours ahead of 🇪🇸 Madrid. This difference varies between 6h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+6h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
8,737 km
Approx. flight
10.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Quito to Madrid
| 🇪🇨 Quito | 🇪🇸 Madrid | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, while Quito does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Quito is 6 hours ahead relative to Madrid.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Quito and Madrid (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇨 Quito
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇪🇸 Madrid
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Quito and Madrid?
The time difference between Quito and Madrid is currently 6 hours ahead. Quito uses GMT-5 (UTC-5), while Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Quito, what time is it in Madrid?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Quito, it is 6:00 PM in Madrid. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Quito and Madrid change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Quito and Madrid?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Quito (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Quito ahead or behind Madrid?
Quito is currently 6 hours behind Madrid.
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, currently using GMT-5 (UTC-5). Quito does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Quito in Madrid?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Quito, it is 6:00 AM in Madrid.