Current Time in Lisbon, Portugal
Live local time in Lisbon with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Lisbon Europe/Lisbon
About time in Lisbon
Lisbon uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
Lisbon uses Western European Time and always shows the same time as London.
When do the clocks change in Lisbon?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Lisbon.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 01:00 → 02:00 · forward 1 hour | WEST, UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 02:00 → 01:00 · back 1 hour | WET, UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 01:00 → 02:00 · forward 1 hour | WEST, UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | 02:00 → 01:00 · back 1 hour | WET, UTC+0 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Lisbon can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Lisbon and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Lisbon |
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Sunrise and sunset in Lisbon
Local times in Lisbon, calculated for its coordinates (38.72° N, 9.14° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 06:40 | 18:47 | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 06:11 | 21:04 | 14h 53m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 07:23 | 19:34 | 12h 11m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 07:50 | 17:18 | 9h 27m |
Working hours in Lisbon converted to UTC
| Local time in Lisbon | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Lisbon
When do the clocks change in Lisbon in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Lisbon go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29 at 01:00, and go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25 at 02:00 (local time).
What time zone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon is in the Western European Time zone (Europe/Lisbon). Its standard UTC offset is UTC+0, and it is UTC+1 during daylight saving time (Western European Summer Time).
Does Lisbon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During that period clocks in Lisbon are set to UTC+1.
When is the longest day of the year in Lisbon?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 06:11 and sets at 21:04 local time, about 14h 53m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 9h 27m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Lisbon look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Lisbon is 09:00–17:00 UTC in standard time and 08:00–16:00 UTC during daylight saving time.