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Time difference between Madrid and Dubai

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is noon in Madrid, it is 2:00 PM in Dubai. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Madrid to Dubai or Dubai to Madrid.

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Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid, usually.

Difference right now2 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Madrid changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Dubai does not, the difference becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Madrid (Spain) is in the Europe/Madrid time zone: UTC+1 (CET) or UTC+2 (CEST).
  • Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is in the Asia/Dubai time zone: UTC+4.

Convert Madrid time to Dubai time

MadridDubai
6:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM11:00 AM
12:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM11:00 PM

Based on the usual 2 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Madrid and Dubai overlap for 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Madrid (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai). If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM in Madrid (9:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Dubai).

The best time to call is around 12:00 PM in Madrid (2:00 PM in Dubai). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Dubai?

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid, usually. It becomes 3 hours for part of the year.

Is Dubai ahead of or behind Madrid?

Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid.

Does the time difference between Madrid and Dubai change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 2 hours, but because Madrid changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Dubai does not, it becomes 3 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Madrid and Dubai?

The best time to call is around 12:00 PM in Madrid (2:00 PM in Dubai). That time falls inside standard working hours in both cities. During standard 9-to-5 working hours, Madrid and Dubai overlap for 6 hours, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Madrid (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Dubai).