Time difference

Time Difference Between Dubai and Madrid

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
02 — Difference

Dubai vs Madrid

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 in Dubai, it is 10:00 in Madrid.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Dubai
UTC+4
Madrid
UTC+2
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Dubai and Madrid working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–15:00 Madrid time — that's 11:00–17:00 in Dubai — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Madrid observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
Dubai zone
Asia/Dubai
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
Dubai offset
UTC+4
Madrid offset
UTC+2
Dubai DST
No
Madrid DST
Yes
Countries
United Arab Emirates · Spain
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Dubai and Madrid?

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid right now.

Is Dubai ahead of Madrid?

Yes, Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid.

Do Dubai and Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Madrid observes daylight saving time while Dubai does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Dubai and Madrid?

A good window is 09:00–15:00 in Madrid (11:00–17:00 in Dubai), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.