Madrid to Bangkok Time Difference
Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Madrid. When it's 05:36:15 PM in Madrid, it's 10:36:15 PM in Bangkok.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Bangkok From Madrid?
Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Madrid. So Madrid is 5 hours behind Bangkok 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 2:00 PM in Bangkok. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 6 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Madrid and Bangkok
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Madrid — that's 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Bangkok. That's a 3-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Madrid only Bangkok 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 Bangkok.
Common Times Converted
Madrid time on the left, Bangkok time on the right.
Madrid to Bangkok: 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 | Bangkok | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Bangkok only |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Bangkok only |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Bangkok only |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Both cities |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Both cities |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Both cities |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Madrid only |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Madrid – Bangkok Time Difference
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Bangkok runs on Asia/Bangkok, currently UTC+7:00. The gap of 5 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Bangkok 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 6 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Madrid today
Bangkok today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Bangkok?
Bangkok is currently 5 hours ahead of Madrid. That gap becomes 6 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Madrid changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Bangkok from Madrid?
Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Madrid. Looking at it the other way, Madrid is 5 hours behind Bangkok.
What time is it in Bangkok when it is 9:00 AM in Madrid?
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, it is 2:00 PM in Bangkok.
Is Bangkok ahead of or behind Madrid?
Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Madrid. Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
Between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM Madrid time, which is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Bangkok. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Bangkok change during the year?
Yes. Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time and Bangkok does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 6 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Madrid and Bangkok in?
Madrid uses the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). Bangkok uses Asia/Bangkok, currently UTC+7:00.