Shanghai to Madrid time converter

Madrid is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Madrid.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Madrid COT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Colombia
Tue, Oct 20
COTUTC-5-13h
Finding your time zone…

7:27 AM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Madrid conversion table

Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Madrid. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ShanghaiMadrid
12:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM12:00 AM
2:00 PM1:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 AM
4:00 PM3:00 AM
5:00 PM4:00 AM
6:00 PM5:00 AM
7:00 PM6:00 AM
8:00 PM7:00 AM
9:00 PM8:00 AM
10:00 PM9:00 AM
11:00 PM10:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Madrid): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 13 hours all year.

Distance

Shanghai and Madrid are 15,683 km (9,745 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Madrid?

Madrid is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Madrid.

When is the best time to call Madrid from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Madrid): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Madrid change?

No. The difference stays 13 hours all year.