Time difference

Time Difference Between Madrid and Mecca

Mecca is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. The current difference is 1 hour. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
MeccaSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
02 — Difference

Madrid vs Mecca

Mecca is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 in Madrid, it is 13:00 in Mecca.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Madrid
UTC+2
Mecca
UTC+3
Difference
1 hour
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Madrid and Mecca working hours (09:00–17:00) is 10:00–17:00 Mecca time — that's 09:00–16:00 in Madrid — about 7 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

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

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
1 hour
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
Mecca zone
Asia/Riyadh
Madrid offset
UTC+2
Mecca offset
UTC+3
Madrid DST
Yes
Mecca DST
No
Countries
Spain · Saudi Arabia
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Madrid and Mecca?

Mecca is 1 hour ahead of Madrid right now.

Is Madrid ahead of Mecca?

No, Madrid is 1 hour behind Mecca.

Do Madrid and Mecca observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Madrid and Mecca?

A good window is 10:00–17:00 in Mecca (09:00–16:00 in Madrid), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.