Lisbon to PDT
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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 Daylight 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.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 PDT Time
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts Lisbon 8 hours behind PDT — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 1:00 AM in PDT. Midnight in Lisbon is 4:00 PM in PDT.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while PDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to PDT time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | PDT (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 PDT time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 2:00 AM in PDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: Lisbon and PDT 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 PDT is 1:00 AM in Lisbon.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Lisbon is 12:00 PM in PDT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- 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 PDT 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 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
Best time to call between Lisbon and PDT
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PDT 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 PDT 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 PDT (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
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and PDT?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 8 hours behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to PDT time?
Add -8h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 1:00 AM in PDT.
What time is it in PDT right now?
PDT 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 PDT 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 PDT.
Which is behind, Lisbon or PDT?
Lisbon is 8 hours behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 4:00 AM in PDT.
Do Lisbon and PDT use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–PDT difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and PDT 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 PDT?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and PDT?
PDT 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 PDT in?
PDT 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 PDT timezone?
Major cities in the PDT timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
What is the UTC offset for PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PST.
What should I know about the PDT timezone?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in PDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is -8h later in PDT (PDT).
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