Time Difference Between Tokyo and Lisbon

The time difference between Tokyo and Lisbon is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Tokyo, it is 03:00 in Lisbon. Tokyo uses the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+9), while Lisbon uses Europe/Lisbon (UTC+0).

Lisbon is 9 hours behind Tokyo — 9 hours
Tokyo, Japan
05:54:29
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · JST
Lisbon, Portugal
20:54:29
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · WET

Time Zone Details: Tokyo vs Lisbon

Detail Tokyo Lisbon
Time Zone IDAsia/TokyoEurope/Lisbon
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC+0
AbbreviationJSTWET
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryJapanPortugal
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Tokyo and Lisbon. 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 Tokyo time to Lisbon time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Lisbon?

The time difference is 9 hours. Lisbon is 9 hours behind Tokyo.

Does the time difference change during the year?

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

Subtract 9 hours from Tokyo 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.