Time difference

Time Difference Between Abu Dhabi and Madrid

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Madrid. The current difference is 2 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

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Asia/DubaiUTC+4
MadridSpain 🇪🇸

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Europe/MadridUTC+2
02 — Difference

Abu Dhabi vs Madrid

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Madrid. When it is 12:00 in Abu Dhabi, it is 10:00 in Madrid.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Abu Dhabi
UTC+4
Madrid
UTC+2
Difference
2 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Abu Dhabi and Madrid working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–15:00 Madrid time — that's 11:00–17:00 in Abu Dhabi — about 6 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Madrid observes daylight saving time while Abu Dhabi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
2 hours
Abu Dhabi zone
Asia/Dubai
Madrid zone
Europe/Madrid
Abu Dhabi offset
UTC+4
Madrid offset
UTC+2
Abu Dhabi DST
No
Madrid DST
Yes
Countries
United Arab Emirates · Spain
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Madrid?

Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Madrid right now.

Is Abu Dhabi ahead of Madrid?

Yes, Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Madrid.

Do Abu Dhabi and Madrid observe daylight saving time?

Madrid observes daylight saving time while Abu Dhabi does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Abu Dhabi and Madrid?

A good window is 09:00–15:00 in Madrid (11:00–17:00 in Abu Dhabi), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.