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