Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Maputo uses the MZN (MT) and Madrid uses the EUR (€). Language shifts too — Portuguese in Maputo, Spanish in Madrid. Be careful behind the wheel: Maputo drives on the left, Madrid on the right.
- Country
- Mozambique
- Capital
- Maputo
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MZN · MT)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +258
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Spain
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
- Calling code
- +34
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Maputo and Madrid?
Maputo and Madrid share the same offset (GMT+2), so there's no difference right now.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 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 Maputo from Madrid?
About 8,280 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 14m, 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 Maputo and Madrid use?
Maputo uses the Mozambican metical (MZN, MT); Madrid uses the euro (EUR, €). 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 Maputo from Madrid?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +258, 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 Maputo and Madrid?
Maputo primarily speaks Portuguese; Madrid speaks Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Maputo and Madrid drive on the same side of the road?
No. Mozambique drives on the left, Spain on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.