Time difference between Shanghai and Madrid

Madrid is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

8:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Spain · Central European Standard Time

1:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Shanghai to Madrid time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Madrid?

Madrid is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Madrid is on UTC+1.

What time is it in Madrid when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Madrid.

When is the best time to call Madrid from Shanghai?

The best time to call or meet is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Madrid), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Madrid?

Both Shanghai and Madrid usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Madrid change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when Madrid will be 6 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Madrid. More: time in Shanghai · time in Madrid