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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Madrid

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇪🇸MadridUTC+1
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jun 3
🇪🇸
Madrid, Spain
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
6 hours
Madrid is 6 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Madrid timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Madrid (Spain) uses Europe/Madrid at UTC+1. This means Madrid is 7 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Madrid

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–11am in Madrid. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongMadridStatus
6am12amHong Kong early, Madrid asleep
7am1amHong Kong early, Madrid asleep
8am2amHong Kong early, Madrid asleep
9am3amHong Kong working hours, Madrid asleep
10am4amHong Kong working hours, Madrid asleep
11am5amHong Kong working hours, Madrid asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmHong Kong late evening, Madrid working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Hong Kong and Madrid

Madrid observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Madrid's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead Madrid
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead Madrid
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Hong Kong is 7 hours ahead Madrid

Distance between Hong Kong and Madrid

Great-circle distance
10,537 km
Direct flight time
~13h 24m

Hong Kong and Madrid are 10,537 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 24m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Madrid?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Hong Kong is currently 6 hours ahead of Madrid.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Madrid?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 6 hours ahead of Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 3am in Madrid.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Madrid?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–11am in Madrid. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Madrid observes daylight saving time, but Hong Kong does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Madrid?
Hong Kong and Madrid are 10,537 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 24 minutes.