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Time Difference: Lisbon to Los Angeles

🇵🇹LisbonUTC+0
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇵🇹
Lisbon, Portugal
Sat, Jun 27
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Sat, Jun 27

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Time Difference
8 hours
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lisbon
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Lisbon vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Lisbon (Portugal) uses the Europe/Lisbon timezone at UTC+0, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lisbon (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lisbon and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lisbon and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

LisbonLos AngelesStatus
6am10pmLisbon early, Los Angeles late evening
7am11pmLisbon early, Los Angeles late evening
8am12amLisbon early, Los Angeles asleep
9am1amLisbon working hours, Los Angeles asleep
10am2amLisbon working hours, Los Angeles asleep
11am3amLisbon working hours, Los Angeles asleep
12pm4amLisbon working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm5amLisbon working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmLisbon late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Lisbon and Los Angeles

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 8 hours ahead temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 7 hours ahead.
  • Oct 25 → Nov 1Difference temporarily 7 hours ahead.

Lisbon transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Los Angeles transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

Distance between Lisbon and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
9,121 km
Direct flight time
~11h 44m

Lisbon and Los Angeles are 9,121 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~11h 44m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Lisbon is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Lisbon ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Lisbon is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Lisbon?
When it's 9 AM in Lisbon, it's 1am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lisbon and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Lisbon and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Lisbon and Los Angeles both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Lisbon and Los Angeles are 9,121 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 11 hours 44 minutes.