Lisbon to Denver
-7hLisbon
WESTSOURCEDenver
MDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and MDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and MDT (Mountain 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.
MST – Mountain Standard Time
UTC-07:00Mountain Standard Time (MST) is the time zone for the Mountain region of North America, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round.
- •The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
- •Denver, the 'Mile High City', is the largest city fully in MST.
- •MST covers 6 US states entirely and parts of several others.
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 Denver
WikipediaDenver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
Denver International Airport is the largest airport in North America by land area.
Everything You Need to Know About Lisbon and Denver Time
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Denver runs on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) at UTC-06:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Lisbon 7 hours behind Denver — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 2:00 AM in Denver. Midnight in Lisbon is 5:00 PM in Denver. 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 Denver time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | Denver (MDT) | 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 Lisbon to Denver time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to Denver: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 3:00 AM in Denver, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and Denver are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM WEST time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM MDT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Denver local time against Lisbon keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need Denver 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 -7h gap.
- Denver: 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 MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Mountain Standard Time (MST) covers the Rocky Mountain region of the United States and Canada. Arizona is notable for not observing daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round (except the Navajo Nation). The time zone includes major cities like Denver, Phoenix, Calgary, and Salt Lake City. During summer, most areas switch to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-06:00).
Best time to call between Lisbon and Denver
Both Lisbon and Denver sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM MDT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and Denver overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Lisbon is 7 hours behind Denver (WEST UTC+01:00 → MDT UTC-06:00). The shared working window is 4:00 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
Denver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-07:00 · DST: UTC-06:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Denver?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours behind Denver (MDT, UTC-06:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to Denver time?
Add -7h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 2:00 AM in Denver.
What time is it in Denver right now?
Denver uses MDT at UTC-06:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Lisbon.
What is the best time to call Denver from Lisbon?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM WEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM MDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Lisbon or Denver?
Lisbon is 7 hours behind Denver. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 5:00 AM in Denver.
Do Lisbon and Denver use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Denver (USA) uses MDT at UTC-06:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and America/Denver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–Denver difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at -7h 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 Denver?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Denver?
Denver is -7h 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 Denver in?
Denver operates on Mountain Time (MST/MDT), 2 hours behind New York. As a tech and aerospace hub, Denver bridges West Coast and Central US business hours.
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 Denver?
Standard business hours in Denver are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Lisbon and Denver?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET and Denver works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Lisbon and Denver?
Lisbon uses EUR (€) while Denver uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Lisbon and Denver compare in size?
Lisbon has a population of approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Denver has approximately 715,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Lisbon and Denver?
Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle. Denver is famous for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver Art Museum, Union Station.
Do Lisbon and Denver have stock exchanges?
Yes. Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon and Denver has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -7h 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 MST timezone?
Major cities in the MST timezone include Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Calgary, Edmonton, Albuquerque, El Paso, Tucson.
What is the UTC offset for MST?
Mountain Standard Time (MST) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to MDT.
What should I know about the MST timezone?
Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, staying on MST year-round. The Navajo Nation in Arizona does observe DST, unlike the rest of the state.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in Denver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is -7h later in Denver (MST).
Related Developer Tools
Explore more tools that work great with timezone conversions for international teams:
Related Timezone Conversions
More Lisbon time conversions
- lisbon to wet
- lisbon to portugal
- lisbon to london
- lisbon to dublin
- lisbon to paris
- lisbon to berlin
- lisbon to amsterdam
- lisbon to madrid
- lisbon to rome
- lisbon to zurich
- lisbon to stockholm
- lisbon to moscow
- lisbon to istanbul
- lisbon to warsaw
- lisbon to new york
- lisbon to dubai
- lisbon to tokyo
- lisbon to singapore
- lisbon to sydney
- lisbon to los angeles
- lisbon to delhi
- lisbon to mumbai
- lisbon to hong kong
- lisbon to toronto
- lisbon to kathmandu
- new york to lisbon
- london to lisbon
- dubai to lisbon
- tokyo to lisbon
- singapore to lisbon
- sydney to lisbon
- los angeles to lisbon
- paris to lisbon
- delhi to lisbon
- mumbai to lisbon
- berlin to lisbon
See every conversion from Lisbon →·See every conversion from Denver →