Dubai and Madrid: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 28 March: Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid
• 29 March to 24 October: Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Madrid
• 25 October to 31 December: Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Madrid

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 11 AM in Dubai lands at 9 AM in Madrid — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• Dubai does not change clocks.
• Madrid changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.

Upcoming public holidays

• 2 December — Dubai: National Day
• 3 December — Dubai: National Day
• 1 January 2027 — Dubai: New Year's Day
• 9 March 2027 — Dubai: Eid al-Fitr
• 12 October — Madrid: National Day
• 8 December — Madrid: Immaculate Conception
• 25 December — Madrid: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Madrid: New Year's Day

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about Dubai and Madrid

When is the best time to meet between Dubai and Madrid?

Aim for 11 AM in Dubai, which is 9 AM in Madrid. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.

What time is it in Madrid when it is 9 AM in Dubai?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Dubai is 7 AM in Madrid (UTC+4 against UTC+2). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Dubai or Madrid change clocks first?

Dubai does not observe daylight saving time; Madrid does, so the gap shifts when Madrid changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in Dubai or Madrid soon?

Dubai: National Day on 2 December. Madrid: National Day on 12 October.