Time Difference Between Lisbon and Shanghai

The time difference between Lisbon and Shanghai is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Lisbon, it is 19:00 in Shanghai. Lisbon uses the Europe/Lisbon time zone (UTC+1), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Lisbon — 7 hours
Lisbon, Portugal
01:45:01
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · WEST (DST)
Shanghai, China
08:45:01
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Lisbon vs Shanghai

Detail Lisbon Shanghai
Time Zone IDEurope/LisbonAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+8
AbbreviationWESTCST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryPortugalChina
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Lisbon and Shanghai (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Lisbon is currently observing daylight saving time, while Shanghai is on standard time. When Lisbon switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Lisbon–Shanghai Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Shanghai?

The time difference is 7 hours. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Lisbon.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

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

How do I convert Lisbon time to Shanghai time?

Add 7 hours to Lisbon time to get Shanghai 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.