Time Difference Between Berlin and Lisbon

The time difference between Berlin and Lisbon is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Berlin, it is 11:00 in Lisbon. Berlin uses the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+2), while Lisbon uses Europe/Lisbon (UTC+1).

Lisbon is 1 hour behind Berlin — 1 hour
Berlin, Germany
01:37:01
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Lisbon, Portugal
00:37:01
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · WEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Berlin vs Lisbon

Detail Berlin Lisbon
Time Zone IDEurope/BerlinEurope/Lisbon
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+1
AbbreviationCESTWEST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryGermanyPortugal
RegionEuropeEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Berlin and Lisbon (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in Berlin  =  09:00–16:00 in Lisbon

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Berlin time to Lisbon time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Berlin Lisbon
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Berlin and Lisbon are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Lisbon?

The time difference is 1 hour. Lisbon is 1 hour behind Berlin.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Berlin to Lisbon?

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 Berlin time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in Lisbon. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Berlin time to Lisbon time?

Subtract 1 hour from Berlin time to get Lisbon time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.