Lisbon to Manila
+7hLisbon
WESTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and PHT (Philippine 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.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
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 Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
Everything You Need to Know About Lisbon and Manila Time
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Lisbon 7 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 4:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Lisbon is 7:00 AM in Manila.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to Manila time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | Manila (PHT) | 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 Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 5:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Lisbon-based team with Manila contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- 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 Manila 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 PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
Best time to call between Lisbon and Manila
Both Lisbon and Manila 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 PHT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and Manila 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 Manila (WEST UTC+01:00 → PHT 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
Manila
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Manila?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to Manila time?
Add +7h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 4:00 PM in Manila.
What time is it in Manila right now?
Manila uses PHT 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 Manila from Lisbon?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Lisbon or Manila?
Lisbon is 7 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 7:00 PM in Manila.
Do Lisbon and Manila use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–Manila difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Manila 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 Manila?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Manila?
Manila 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 Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
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 Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Lisbon and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Lisbon and Manila?
Lisbon uses EUR (€) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Lisbon and Manila compare in size?
Lisbon has a population of approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Lisbon and Manila?
Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Lisbon and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). 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 PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
When is it midnight in Lisbon, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is +7h later in Manila (PHT).
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