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Madrid is 6 hours behind Shanghai

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

The best time to meet is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai, which is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Madrid. Madrid is 6 hours behind Shanghai, leaving about 4 hours of shared hours — plan recurring calls early in that window to leave buffer. The difference isn't constant year-round: Madrid adjusts for daylight saving while Shanghai holds steady.

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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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