The short answer

1pm in China Time is 7am in Madrid.

China Time is 6 hours ahead of Madrid. That's early morning in Madrid, before the typical working day begins.

China Time
1pm
Madrid
7am
Right now
7:48pmCST · UTC+08:00 · Mon, Jun 22
1:48pmCEST · UTC+02:00 · Mon, Jun 22
Read across to convert
China Time
CST · UTC+08:00
7:48pm ☾
Madrid
CEST · UTC+02:00
1:48pm ☀
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Best time to meet
Best for a call
China Time
3pm–5pm
=
Madrid
9am–11am
Popular conversions

Quick reference.

9amChina Time=3amMadrid
12pmChina Time=6amMadrid
3pmChina Time=9amMadrid
5pmChina Time=11amMadrid
9pmChina Time=3pmMadrid
In context

What each side covers.

China Time
CST · UTC+08:00
7:48pm
Cities on this clock
Madrid
CEST · UTC+02:00
1:48pm
Cities on this clock

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between China Time and Madrid. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between China Time and Madrid?
China Time is 6 hours ahead of Madrid right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.
When it's 1pm in China Time, what time is it in Madrid?
1pm in China Time is 7am in Madrid. That's early morning in Madrid, before the typical working day begins. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.
What's the best time for a call between China Time and Madrid?
3pm–5pm in China Time lines up with 9am–11am in Madrid — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and CEST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.
Why is the date sometimes different on each side?
When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.