Madrid to Delhi Time Difference
Delhi is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Madrid. When it's 04:19:15 PM in Madrid, it's 07:49:15 PM in Delhi.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Delhi From Madrid?
Delhi is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Madrid. So Madrid is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Madrid starts when it is already 12:30 PM in Delhi. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 4 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Madrid and Delhi
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in Madrid — that's 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Delhi. That's a 5-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Madrid only Delhi only neither — hours shown along the strip are Madrid local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Madrid to see the exact equivalent in Delhi.
Common Times Converted
Madrid time on the left, Delhi time on the right.
Madrid to Delhi: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Madrid. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Madrid | Delhi | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 4:30 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 5:30 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 6:30 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 7:30 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 8:30 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Delhi only |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Both cities |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | Both cities |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Both cities |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Madrid only |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Madrid only |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Madrid – Delhi Time Difference
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Delhi runs on Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+5:30). The gap of 3 hours and 30 minutes is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Delhi does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 4 hours and 30 minutes. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Delhi?
Delhi is currently 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Madrid. That gap becomes 4 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Delhi from Madrid?
Delhi is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Madrid. Looking at it the other way, Madrid is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 12:30 PM in Delhi.
Is Delhi ahead of or behind Madrid?
Delhi is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Madrid. Delhi reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Madrid is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Madrid and Delhi?
Between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM Madrid time, which is 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM in Delhi. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Delhi change during the year?
Yes. Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Delhi does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 4 hours and 30 minutes on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Madrid and Delhi in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+5:30).