North Carolina to Madrid time converter
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of North Carolina. When it is 9:00 AM in North Carolina, it is 3:00 PM in Madrid.
North Carolina EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Madrid CEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:38 PM in North Carolina, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
North Carolina to Madrid conversion table
Every hour of today in North Carolina and the matching time in Madrid. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| North Carolina | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in North Carolina (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because North Carolina and Madrid switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +6h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +5h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +6h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between North Carolina and Madrid?
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of North Carolina.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9 AM in North Carolina?
When it is 9:00 AM in North Carolina, it is 3:00 PM in Madrid.
When is the best time to call Madrid from North Carolina?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in North Carolina (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid).
Does the time difference between North Carolina and Madrid change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.