Madrid×Chiang Mai
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Madrid, it's that in Chiang Mai.
When it's 8:00 am in Madrid, it's 2:00 pm in Chiang Mai — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Madrid, it's 4:00 pm in Chiang Mai — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Madrid, it's 6:00 pm in Chiang Mai — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Madrid, it's 9:00 pm in Chiang Mai — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Madrid, it's 11:00 pm in Chiang Mai — night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Madrid, it's 3:00 am in Chiang Mai — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Madrid uses the EUR (€) and Chiang Mai uses the THB (฿). Language shifts too — Spanish in Madrid, Thai in Chiang Mai. Be careful behind the wheel: Madrid drives on the right, Chiang Mai on the left.
- Country
- Spain
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
- Calling code
- +34
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB · ฿)
- Language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Madrid and Chiang Mai?
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chiang Mai. Madrid runs on GMT+1 and Chiang Mai on GMT+7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Madrid, what time is it in Chiang Mai?
10:00 am in Madrid is 4:00 pm in Chiang Mai on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Madrid, what time is it in Chiang Mai?
3:00 pm in Madrid is 9:00 pm in Chiang Mai on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 2 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Madrid from Chiang Mai?
About 9,686 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 54m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Madrid and Chiang Mai use?
Madrid uses the euro (EUR, €); Chiang Mai uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Madrid from Chiang Mai?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +34, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Madrid and Chiang Mai?
Madrid primarily speaks Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician; Chiang Mai speaks Thai. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Madrid and Chiang Mai drive on the same side of the road?
No. Spain drives on the right, Thailand on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.