Current local time in Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal, uses the Europe/Lisbon time zone (Western European Standard Time / Western European Summer Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Western European Summer TimeWEST
- UTC offset now
- UTC+1
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, October 25, 2026: UTC+1 → UTC+0
- Dialing code
- +351
The time zone, at a glance.
Lisbon follows Europe/Lisbon. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
00:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+0 → UTC+12026-03-29 01:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+1 → UTC+02026-10-25 01:00 UTC2027
00:59 is followed by 02:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC+0 → UTC+12027-03-28 01:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC+1 → UTC+02027-10-31 01:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Lisbon.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (14h 52m) and Dec the least (9h 29m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:53 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 46m | UTC+0 |
| Feb 15 | 7:27 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 47m | UTC+0 |
| Mar 15 | 6:48 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 56m | UTC+0 |
| Apr 15 | 7:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 13m | UTC+1 |
| May 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 17m | UTC+1 |
| Jun 15 | 6:11 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 52m | UTC+1 |
| Jul 15 | 6:24 AM | 9:00 PM | 14h 37m | UTC+1 |
| Aug 15 | 6:50 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 41m | UTC+1 |
| Sep 15 | 7:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 27m | UTC+1 |
| Oct 15 | 7:45 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 13m | UTC+1 |
| Nov 15 | 7:18 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 4m | UTC+0 |
| Dec 15 | 7:47 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 29m | UTC+0 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Lisbon with your world.
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Best times to call from Lisbon
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Lisbon time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Portugal, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · All Saints' Day
- Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · Restauração da Independência
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Immaculate Conception
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
Airports serving Lisbon
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport · 7 km
- CAT Cascais Airport · 19 km
Places that share Lisbon’s clock
These places use the same Europe/Lisbon rules, so their time always matches Lisbon, including clock changes.
- Porto
- Braga
- Setubal
- Coimbra
- Evora
- Aveiro
- Portimao
- Leiria
- Braganca
- Castelo Branco
- Guarda
- Faro
- Santarem
- Beja
- Viseu
- Covilha
- Vila Real
- Portalegre
- Viana Do Castelo
Also on UTC+1 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Lisbon today but may differ after a clock change.
- United Kingdom
- Congo (Kinshasa)
- Nigeria
- Angola
- Algeria
- Cameroon
- Tunisia
- Congo (Brazzaville)
- Ireland
- Chad
- Niger
- Central African Republic
- Benin
- Gabon
- Spain
- Equatorial Guinea
- Isle of Man
- Faroe Islands
Questions about time in Lisbon
What time zone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon uses the IANA time zone Europe/Lisbon, known as Western European Standard Time in winter and Western European Summer Time in summer. Its offset is UTC+0 or UTC+1 depending on the date.
Does Lisbon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and go back on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from UTC+1 to UTC+0.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 5 hours behind Lisbon; London is on the same time; Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Lisbon; Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lisbon; Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Lisbon; Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lisbon.
How do I call Lisbon from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +351, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Lisbon as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Europe/Lisbon. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.