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Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Madrid is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai.

The hours that work for both Madrid and Shanghai are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Madrid) and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Shanghai). The overlap sits at about 4 hours; aim for the heart of it so the call isn't too early for one team or too late for the other. One seasonal catch: Madrid springs forward and falls back, but Shanghai doesn't, so the gap changes by an hour for several months of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Madrid.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Madrid and Shanghai?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Madrid, which corresponds to 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai.
How many hours overlap between Madrid and Shanghai during a typical workday?
There are about 4 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Madrid and Shanghai?
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, but Shanghai does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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