Time Difference Between Hong Kong and Lisbon

The time difference between Hong Kong and Lisbon is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Hong Kong, it is 04:00 in Lisbon. Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (UTC+8), while Lisbon uses Europe/Lisbon (UTC+0).

Lisbon is 8 hours behind Hong Kong — 8 hours
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
05:00:04
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT
Lisbon, Portugal
21:00:04
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · WET

Time Zone Details: Hong Kong vs Lisbon

Detail Hong Kong Lisbon
Time Zone IDAsia/Hong_KongEurope/Lisbon
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+0
AbbreviationHKTWET
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryHong KongPortugal
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Hong Kong and Lisbon. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Hong Kong or late evenings in Lisbon tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Hong Kong nor Lisbon is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Lisbon?

The time difference is 8 hours. Lisbon is 8 hours behind Hong Kong.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Hong Kong or Lisbon observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Hong Kong to Lisbon?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Hong Kong time to Lisbon time?

Subtract 8 hours from Hong Kong 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.