Lisbon to Los Angeles
-8hLisbon
WESTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and PDT (Pacific 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Comparing Time Zones: Lisbon and Los Angeles
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Lisbon 8 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles. Midnight in Lisbon is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Lisbon to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Lisbon to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 2:00 AM in Los Angeles, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: Lisbon and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is 1:00 AM in Lisbon.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Los Angeles local time against Lisbon keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -8h offset.
- 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 Los Angeles 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.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Lisbon and Los Angeles
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Los Angeles opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 1:00 AM in Lisbon, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and Los Angeles 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 behind Los Angeles (WEST UTC+01:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 8 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to Los Angeles time?
Add -8h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. 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 Los Angeles 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 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Which is behind, Lisbon or Los Angeles?
Lisbon is 8 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Do Lisbon and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–Los Angeles difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -8h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
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 Los Angeles?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Lisbon and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET and Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-8h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Lisbon uses EUR (€) while Los Angeles uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Lisbon and Los Angeles compare in size?
Lisbon has a population of approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Lisbon and Los Angeles?
Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Lisbon and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -8h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is -8h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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