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Hungary to Lisbon

-1h

Hungary

CESTSOURCE
UTC+02:00☀ DST active
HH12
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MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Lisbon

WEST
Portugal · UTC+01:00☀ DST active
HH11
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MM00
  
11:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Hungary
Lisbon
12:00 AM
11:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
1:00 AM
4:00 AM
3:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 AM
8:00 AM
7:00 AM
10:00 AM
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
7:00 PM
10:00 PM
9:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

CEST and WEST on the World Map

The map below highlights the CEST (Central European Time) and WEST (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.

CESTWESTParisBerlinRomeMadridLisbonPortoCasablancaLas Palmas
CEST Zone
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WEST Zone

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CET – Central European Time

UTC+01:00

Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in CET
GermanyFranceItalySpainNetherlandsBelgiumAustriaSwitzerlandPolandCzech RepublicSwedenNorwayDenmarkHungaryCroatiaSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaBosnia and HerzegovinaNorth MacedoniaAlbaniaMontenegroLuxembourgMaltaTunisiaAlgeriaNigeria
Major Cities in CET
ParisBerlinRomeMadridAmsterdamBrusselsViennaWarsawZurichStockholmOsloCopenhagenPragueBudapestBarcelonaMunichMilanLagos
Key Facts about CET
  • •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
  • •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
  • •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
  • •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
  • •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CEST
Learn more about CET on Wikipedia

WET – Western European Time

UTC+00:00

Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in WET
PortugalSpain (Canary Islands)MoroccoWestern Sahara
Major Cities in WET
LisbonPortoCasablancaLas PalmasFunchalRabat
Key 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).
  • •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to WEST
Learn more about WET on Wikipedia

About Lisbon

Wikipedia

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.

Population:545,000
Metro:2.9 million
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET
Currency:EUR (€)
Stock Exchange:Euronext Lisbon
Key Landmarks
Belém TowerJerónimos MonasterySão Jorge CastlePraça do ComércioAlfama District
Did You Know?

Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.

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Hungary to Lisbon Time Difference – Complete Guide

Hungary runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Hungary 1 hour behind Lisbon — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Hungary it is 8:00 AM in Lisbon. Midnight in Hungary is 11:00 PM in Lisbon. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.

Hungary to Lisbon time conversion table

Hungary (CEST)Lisbon (WEST)Day
12:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM5:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM6:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM7:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM8:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM11:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM2:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM4:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM5:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM8:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Hungary to Lisbon time

  • Scheduling a call from Hungary to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in Hungary lands at 9:00 AM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Hungary and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CEST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WEST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Hungary is 7:00 PM in Lisbon makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
  • Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Hungary and need Lisbon colleagues present.
  • Hungary: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
  • Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

About CET (Central European Time)

Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.

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).

Best time to call between Hungary and Lisbon

Both Hungary and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WEST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Hungary and Lisbon share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Hungary is 1 hour behind Lisbon (CEST UTC+02:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Hungary

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Lisbon

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Hungary and Lisbon?

Hungary (CEST, UTC+02:00) is 1 hour behind Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Hungary time to Lisbon time?

Add -1h to Hungary local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Hungary is 8:00 AM in Lisbon.

What time is it in Lisbon right now?

Lisbon uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Hungary.

What is the best time to call Lisbon from Hungary?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Hungary or Lisbon?

Hungary is 1 hour behind Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in Hungary it is 11:00 AM in Lisbon.

Do Hungary and Lisbon use different time zones?

Hungary (Hungary) uses CEST at UTC+02:00, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Budapest and Europe/Lisbon.

Does daylight saving time affect the Hungary–Lisbon difference?

Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -1h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.

Which other cities share Hungary's time zone?

CEST also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.

Which countries use CEST, Hungary's zone?

CEST is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.

Is there a day difference between Hungary and Lisbon?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Hungary and Lisbon?

Lisbon is -1h from Hungary.

What timezone is Hungary in?

Hungary operates on its local timezone.

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 are the business hours in Lisbon?

Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.

Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?

CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about CET?

CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.

Which cities are in the WET timezone?

Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.

What is the UTC offset for WET?

Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.

What should I know about the WET timezone?

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).

When is it midnight in Hungary, what time is it in Lisbon?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Hungary (CET), it is -1h later in Lisbon (WET).