Lisbon to South Korea
+8hLisbon
WESTSOURCESouth Korea
KSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and KST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and KST (Korea Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
About Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Everything You Need to Know About Lisbon and South Korea Time
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. South Korea runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Lisbon 8 hours ahead of South Korea — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 5:00 PM in South Korea. Midnight in Lisbon is 8:00 AM in South Korea.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while South Korea does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to South Korea time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | South Korea (KST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Lisbon to South Korea time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to South Korea: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 6:00 PM in South Korea, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: Lisbon and South Korea have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in South Korea is 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
- Coordinating a Lisbon-based team with South Korea contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Lisbon takes the early slot, the next week South Korea does.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +8h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
About KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
Best time to call between Lisbon and South Korea
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. South Korea opens at 9:00 AM KST, which is 5:00 PM in Lisbon, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and South Korea have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of South Korea (WEST UTC+01:00 → KST UTC+09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
South Korea
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and South Korea?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 8 hours ahead of South Korea (KST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to South Korea time?
Add +8h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 5:00 PM in South Korea.
What time is it in South Korea right now?
South Korea uses KST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from Lisbon.
What is the best time to call South Korea from Lisbon?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Lisbon, which is 9:00 PM in South Korea.
Which is ahead, Lisbon or South Korea?
Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of South Korea. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 8:00 PM in South Korea.
Do Lisbon and South Korea use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while South Korea (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Seoul.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–South Korea difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and South Korea is not, so the +8h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Lisbon's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Lisbon's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Lisbon and South Korea?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and South Korea?
South Korea is +8h from Lisbon.
What timezone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
Which cities are in the KST timezone?
Major cities in the KST timezone include Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
What is the UTC offset for KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the KST timezone?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in South Korea?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is +8h later in South Korea (KST).
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