Time difference

Time Difference Between Riyadh and Madrid

Riyadh 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

RiyadhSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
02 — Difference

Riyadh vs Madrid

Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 in Riyadh, it is 11:00 in Madrid.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

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

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Riyadh and Madrid working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–16:00 Madrid time — that's 10:00–17:00 in Riyadh — 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 Riyadh does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

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

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Madrid?

Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid right now.

Is Riyadh ahead of Madrid?

Yes, Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Madrid.

Do Riyadh and Madrid observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Riyadh and Madrid?

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