Time difference

Time difference between Lisbon and San Francisco

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San Francisco is currently 8 hours behind Lisbon.

LisbonGMT+1
11:40 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
San FranciscoPDT
3:40 AM
Thursday, Jun 18

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Best times to meet

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Lisbon and San Francisco do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Lisbon, or a 6–8 PM meeting in San Francisco.

Quick conversion table

LisbonSan Francisco
8 AM12:00 AM
12 PM4:00 AM
3 PM7:00 AM
5 PM9:00 AM
9 PM1:00 PM

Daylight saving

Heads up: the gap will narrow to 7 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead is San Francisco than Lisbon?
San Francisco is 8 hours behind Lisbon.
What time is 9 AM in Lisbon in San Francisco?
9:00 AM in Lisbon is 1:00 AM in San Francisco.
Do Lisbon and San Francisco observe daylight saving?
Heads up: the gap will narrow to 7 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
When is the best time to call San Francisco from Lisbon?
Lisbon and San Francisco business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Lisbon or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.