Singapore to Lisbon
-7hSingapore
SGTSOURCELisbon
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and WEST (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
SGT – Singapore Standard Time
UTC+08:00Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00).
- •Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
- •The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.
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.
About Singapore
WikipediaSingapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
The city-state has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with 1 in 6 households.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Singapore and Lisbon
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Singapore 7 hours behind Lisbon — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 2:00 AM in Lisbon. Midnight in Singapore is 5:00 PM in Lisbon.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Singapore does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Singapore to Lisbon time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | Lisbon (WEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to Lisbon time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 3:00 AM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Lisbon local time against Singapore keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need Lisbon colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About SGT (Singapore Standard Time)
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is used in Singapore year-round. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. Despite being geographically close to the UTC+07:00 zone, Singapore uses UTC+08:00 to align with major trading partners like China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore is a major global financial hub.
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 Singapore and Lisbon
Both Singapore and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and Lisbon overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Singapore is 7 hours behind Lisbon (SGT UTC+08:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Singapore
Does not observe DST
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Lisbon?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Singapore time to Lisbon time?
Add -7h to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 2:00 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 -7h offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call Lisbon from Singapore?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Singapore or Lisbon?
Singapore is 7 hours behind Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 5:00 AM in Lisbon.
Do Singapore and Lisbon use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Lisbon difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Singapore is not, so the -7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Singapore's time zone?
SGT also covers Singapore.
Which countries use SGT, Singapore's zone?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Is there a day difference between Singapore and Lisbon?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Lisbon?
Lisbon is -7h from Singapore.
What timezone is Singapore in?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
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 Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Singapore and Lisbon?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT and Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Singapore and Lisbon?
Singapore uses SGD (S$) while Lisbon uses EUR (€). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Singapore and Lisbon compare in size?
Singapore has a population of approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million), while Lisbon has approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Singapore and Lisbon?
Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion. Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle.
Do Singapore and Lisbon have stock exchanges?
Yes. Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange) and Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon. The -7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use SGT (Singapore Standard Time)?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Does SGT observe daylight saving time?
No, SGT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SGT?
Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00). Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
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 Singapore, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -7h later in Lisbon (WET).
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