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Time Difference: Lisbon to Sydney

🇵🇹LisbonUTC+0
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇵🇹
Lisbon, Portugal
Sat, Jun 27
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Sat, Jun 27

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Time Difference
9 hours
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Lisbon
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Lisbon vs Sydney timezone guide

Lisbon (Portugal) uses the Europe/Lisbon timezone at UTC+0, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Lisbon (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lisbon and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lisbon and Sydney 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

LisbonSydneyStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmLisbon early, Sydney evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmLisbon working hours, Sydney late evening
2pm11pmLisbon working hours, Sydney late evening
3pm12amLisbon working hours, Sydney asleep
4pm1amLisbon working hours, Sydney asleep
5pm2amLisbon evening, Sydney asleep
6pm3amLisbon evening, Sydney asleep
7pm4amLisbon evening, Sydney asleep
8pm5amLisbon evening, Sydney asleep
9pm6amLisbon evening, Sydney early
10pm7amLisbon late evening, Sydney early

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 Sydney

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 9 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.
  • Mar 29 → Apr 4Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Oct 3 → Oct 25Difference temporarily 10 hours behind.
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31Difference temporarily 11 hours behind.

Lisbon transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026. Sydney transitions on April 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026.

Distance between Lisbon and Sydney

Great-circle distance
18,177 km
Direct flight time
~22h 23m

Lisbon and Sydney are 18,177 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~22h 23m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Sydney?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Lisbon is currently 9 hours behind Sydney.
Is Lisbon ahead of Sydney?
No. Lisbon is currently 9 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Lisbon?
When it's 9 AM in Lisbon, it's 6pm in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lisbon and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lisbon and Sydney 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 Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Lisbon and Sydney 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 Sydney?
Lisbon and Sydney are 18,177 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 22 hours 23 minutes.