Lisbon to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lisbon. When it's 03:20:15 PM in Lisbon, it's 07:20:15 AM in Los Angeles.
How Many Hours Behind Is Los Angeles From Lisbon?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lisbon. So Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles 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 1:00 AM in Los Angeles. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 7 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Lisbon changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Lisbon and Los Angeles
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Lisbon and Los Angeles never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Lisbon, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles.
both at work Lisbon only Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.
Common Times Converted
Lisbon time on the left, Los Angeles time on the right.
Lisbon to Los Angeles: 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 | Los Angeles | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Los Angeles only |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM prev day | — |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM prev day | — |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM prev day | — |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | Lisbon only |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Los Angeles only |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Los Angeles only |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Los Angeles only |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Los Angeles only |
Understanding the Lisbon – Los Angeles Time Difference
Lisbon runs on Europe/Lisbon, currently WEST (UTC+1:00). Los Angeles runs on America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00). The gap of 8 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. The next shift is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Lisbon adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 7 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States.
Lisbon today
Los Angeles today
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind Lisbon. That gap becomes 7 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Lisbon changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Los Angeles from Lisbon?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lisbon. Looking at it the other way, Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon?
When it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon, it is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Lisbon?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Lisbon. Lisbon reaches each point in the day first, so Los Angeles is still getting started while the Lisbon working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Lisbon and Los Angeles do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Lisbon, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Lisbon and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 7 hours on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What time zones are Lisbon and Los Angeles in?
Lisbon uses the Europe/Lisbon time zone, currently WEST (UTC+1:00). Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles, currently PDT (UTC-7:00).