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Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro is 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Madrid.

Both offices are open during 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Rio de Janeiro time, which is 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Madrid. You get roughly 5 hours of shared time, so aim for the middle of that window to keep the call comfortable for both teams. Because only Madrid changes its clocks, the overlap above isn't fixed; expect a one-hour shift when Madrid enters or leaves daylight saving.

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Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Madrid.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro?
The best time to meet is between 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Madrid, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro.
How many hours overlap between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro during a typical workday?
There are about 5 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Madrid and Rio de Janeiro?
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, but Rio de Janeiro does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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