Time Difference Between Lisbon and Tokyo

The time difference between Lisbon and Tokyo is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Lisbon, it is 21:00 in Tokyo. Lisbon uses the Europe/Lisbon time zone (UTC+0), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Lisbon — 9 hours
Lisbon, Portugal
22:19:27
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · WET
Tokyo, Japan
07:19:27
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Lisbon vs Tokyo

Detail Lisbon Tokyo
Time Zone IDEurope/LisbonAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+9
AbbreviationWETJST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPortugalJapan
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Lisbon and Tokyo. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Tokyo 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 Lisbon time to Tokyo time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Lisbon nor Tokyo 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.

Practical Tips for Lisbon–Tokyo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Tokyo?

The time difference is 9 hours. Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of Lisbon.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Lisbon or Tokyo 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 Lisbon to Tokyo?

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 Lisbon time to Tokyo time?

Add 9 hours to Lisbon time to get Tokyo 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.