Lisbon time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Western European Summer Time (Europe/Lisbon) |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 02:00 AM → 01:00 AM, UTC (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:31 AM / 07:21 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | Portugal — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 38.72° N, 9.14° W |
New York to Lisbon time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Lisbon? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (4 hours).
| New York | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:00 |
| 01:00 | 06:00 |
| 02:00 | 07:00 |
| 03:00 | 08:00 |
| 04:00 | 09:00 |
| 05:00 | 10:00 |
| 06:00 | 11:00 |
| 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 08:00 | 13:00 |
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 10:00 | 15:00 |
| 11:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 |
| 13:00 | 18:00 |
| 14:00 | 19:00 |
| 15:00 | 20:00 |
| 16:00 | 21:00 |
| 17:00 | 22:00 |
| 18:00 | 23:00 |
| 19:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
Lisbon time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Lisbon. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 2 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | the same time |
| New York | UTC−4 | 5 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 8 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 2 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 8 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 9 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Lisbon observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC).
Sunrise and sunset in Lisbon
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 07:31 AM | 07:21 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 07:31 AM | 07:19 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 07:32 AM | 07:18 PM | 11 h 45 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 07:33 AM | 07:16 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 07:34 AM | 07:14 PM | 11 h 40 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 07:35 AM | 07:13 PM | 11 h 38 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 07:36 AM | 07:11 PM | 11 h 35 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Lisbon
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 07:04 AM – 07:14 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:14 AM – 08:06 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:45 PM – 07:37 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:37 PM – 07:47 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and New York?
Lisbon is currently 5 hours ahead of New York. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon is in Western European Summer Time (UTC+1). IANA time zone ID: Europe/Lisbon.
Does Lisbon observe daylight saving time?
Lisbon observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC).
When is golden hour in Lisbon?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Lisbon runs 06:45 PM – 07:37 PM and morning golden hour 07:14 AM – 08:06 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lisbon?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Lisbon is at 07:31 AM and sunset at 07:21 PM, a day length of 11 h 50 min (local time).