Lisbon to HKT
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HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and HKT (Hong Kong 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.
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
- •HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
- •The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
- •Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.
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.
Lisbon vs HKT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Lisbon 7 hours ahead of HKT — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 4:00 PM in HKT. Midnight in Lisbon is 7:00 AM in HKT.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while HKT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to HKT time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | HKT (HKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Lisbon to HKT time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 5:00 PM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and HKT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking HKT 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 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need HKT 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.
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 HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.
Best time to call between Lisbon and HKT
Both Lisbon and HKT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and HKT overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Lisbon is 7 hours ahead of HKT (WEST UTC+01:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM 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
HKT
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and HKT?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to HKT time?
Add +7h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 4:00 PM in HKT.
What time is it in HKT right now?
HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. 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 HKT from Lisbon?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Lisbon or HKT?
Lisbon is 7 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 7:00 PM in HKT.
Do Lisbon and HKT use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–HKT difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and HKT is not, so the +7h 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 HKT?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and HKT?
HKT 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 HKT in?
HKT 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 HKT timezone?
Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
What is the UTC offset for HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the HKT timezone?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in HKT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is +7h later in HKT (HKT).
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