Lisbon to Madrid Time Difference
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon. When it's 05:26:14 PM in Lisbon, it's 06:26:14 PM in Madrid.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Madrid From Lisbon?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon. So Lisbon is 1 hour behind Madrid looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Lisbon starts when it is already 10:00 AM in Madrid. That gap holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
Best Time to Call Lisbon and Madrid
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Lisbon — that's 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Madrid. That's a 7-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Lisbon only Madrid only neither — hours shown along the strip are Lisbon local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Lisbon to see the exact equivalent in Madrid.
Common Times Converted
Lisbon time on the left, Madrid time on the right.
Lisbon to Madrid: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Lisbon. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Lisbon | Madrid | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Madrid only |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Both cities |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Both cities |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Both cities |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Both cities |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Both cities |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Lisbon only |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
Understanding the Lisbon – Madrid Time Difference
Lisbon runs on Europe/Lisbon, currently WEST (UTC+1:00). Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00). The gap of 1 hour is simply the distance between those two offsets.
This difference holds steady all year — no clock change in either city moves it. A meeting time that works in January works just as well in July.
Lisbon today
Madrid today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Madrid?
Madrid is currently 1 hour ahead of Lisbon. This difference holds all year — no clock change in either city moves it.
How many hours ahead is Madrid from Lisbon?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon. Looking at it the other way, Lisbon is 1 hour behind Madrid.
What time is it in Madrid when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon?
When it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon, it is 10:00 AM in Madrid.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Lisbon?
Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon. Madrid reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Lisbon is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Lisbon and Madrid?
Between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Lisbon time, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Madrid. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Lisbon and Madrid change during the year?
No. The difference between Lisbon and Madrid stays fixed all year round — no clock change in either city moves it.
What time zones are Lisbon and Madrid in?
Lisbon uses the Europe/Lisbon time zone, currently WEST (UTC+1:00). Madrid uses Europe/Madrid, currently CEST (UTC+2:00).