New York is exactly 6 hours behind Barcelona year-round. When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 12:00 PM (noon) in New York. Both cities observe daylight saving time on similar schedules.
The 6-hour difference remains relatively constant throughout the year, with brief variations during DST transition weeks.
Optimal meeting window: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM New York time (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Barcelona). Morning New York catches afternoon Barcelona before end of business.
Barcelona is a popular tourist destination for Americans and a growing tech hub. Direct flights from JFK to Barcelona take about 8 hours, making it accessible for business travel.