Lisbon to CDT
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CDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and CDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and CDT (Central 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.
CDT – Central Daylight Time
UTC-05:00Central Daylight Time (CDT) is the daylight saving offset in the Central Time Zone, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion.
- •CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
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.
Understanding the -6h Gap: Lisbon vs CDT
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. CDT runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Lisbon 6 hours behind CDT — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 3:00 AM in CDT. Midnight in Lisbon is 6:00 PM in CDT.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while CDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to CDT time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | CDT (CDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Lisbon to CDT time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to CDT: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 4:00 AM in CDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and CDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM WEST time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM CDT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CDT local time against Lisbon keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -6h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need CDT colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -6h 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 CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is observed during summer months in the US and Canadian portions of the Central Time Zone. Clocks are moved forward by one hour, aligning with Eastern Standard Time (EST). Most of Mexico and Central America do not observe CDT, staying on CST year-round.
Best time to call between Lisbon and CDT
Both Lisbon and CDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CDT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and CDT overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Lisbon is 6 hours behind CDT (WEST UTC+01:00 → CDT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST. 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
CDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and CDT?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 6 hours behind CDT (CDT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to CDT time?
Add -6h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 3:00 AM in CDT.
What time is it in CDT right now?
CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Lisbon.
What is the best time to call CDT from Lisbon?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM WEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Lisbon or CDT?
Lisbon is 6 hours behind CDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 6:00 AM in CDT.
Do Lisbon and CDT use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while CDT uses CDT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and America/Chicago.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–CDT difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and CDT is not, so the -6h 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 CDT?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and CDT?
CDT is -6h 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 CDT in?
CDT 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 CDT timezone?
Major cities in the CDT timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Winnipeg, Nashville.
What is the UTC offset for CDT?
Central Daylight Time (CDT) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CST.
What should I know about the CDT timezone?
CDT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00), which can cause confusion. CDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in CDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is -6h later in CDT (CDT).
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