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Madrid to Riyadh Converter

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Madrid6:36 amFri, Jun 5
MadridCEST
Spain · UTC+2
6:36 amFri, Jun 5
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RiyadhAST
Saudi Arabia · UTC+3
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Offset

The time difference between Madrid and Riyadh is 1 hour.

1 hour

Madrid (CEST) is behind Riyadh (AST).

CEST: UTC+2

AST: UTC+3

Madrid is currently observing daylight saving time; Riyadh is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Madrid (10 AM–5 PM in Riyadh).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Madrid (1:00 PM Riyadh).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Note: the working week in Saudi Arabia runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Spain

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • AssumptionSat, Aug 15
  • National Day of SpainMon, Oct 12
  • All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
  • Constitution DaySun, Dec 6
  • Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Madrid uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Spain, dial +34.

Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time (AST). To call Saudi Arabia, dial +966.

Riyadh is approximately 3,100 miles east of Madrid.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

MadridRiyadhDay
12:00 am1:00 amSame day
1:00 am2:00 amSame day
2:00 am3:00 amSame day
3:00 am4:00 amSame day
4:00 am5:00 amSame day
5:00 am6:00 amSame day
6:00 am7:00 amSame day
7:00 am8:00 amSame day
8:00 am9:00 amSame day
9:00 am10:00 amSame day
10:00 am11:00 amSame day
11:00 am12:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm12:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Madrid observes daylight saving time; Riyadh does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Madrid transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Madrid
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
9:42 PM
Day length
14h 56m
Riyadh
Sunrise
5:05 AM
Sunset
6:40 PM
Day length
13h 36m

Daylight overlap: 10h 54m — 6:46 AM–5:40 PM in Madrid (7:46 AM–6:40 PM in Riyadh). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Central European Time

Other cities in Arabia Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • MAD
  • BCN

Airports in Arabia Standard Time

  • JED
  • RUH
  • MED
  • DMM

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Madrid in Riyadh?
9:00 am Madrid is 10:00 am Riyadh.
What is 12:00 pm Madrid in Riyadh?
12:00 pm Madrid is 1:00 pm Riyadh.
What is 12:30 pm Madrid in Riyadh?
12:30 pm Madrid is 1:30 pm Riyadh.
What is 2:00 pm Madrid in Riyadh?
2:00 pm Madrid is 3:00 pm Riyadh.
What is 5:00 pm Madrid in Riyadh?
5:00 pm Madrid is 6:00 pm Riyadh.
What is 11:30 pm Madrid in Riyadh?
11:30 pm Madrid is 12:30 am Riyadh, the next day.