Chicago to Lisbon Time Difference
🇺🇸 Chicago is currently 5 hours ahead of 🇵🇹 Lisbon. This difference varies between 5h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
6,422 km
Approx. flight
7.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Chicago to Lisbon
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Chicago and Lisbon observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, Chicago is 5 hours ahead relative to Lisbon.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Chicago and Lisbon (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Chicago
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇵🇹 Lisbon
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lisbon?
The time difference between Chicago and Lisbon is currently 5 hours ahead. Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5), while Lisbon uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Chicago, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it is 5:00 PM in Lisbon. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chicago and Lisbon change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chicago and Lisbon?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Chicago (which is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lisbon). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chicago ahead or behind Lisbon?
Chicago is currently 5 hours behind Lisbon.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Chicago in Lisbon?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chicago, it is 5:00 AM in Lisbon.