Lisbon to Cape Town Time Difference
🇵🇹 Lisbon is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇿🇦 Cape Town. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
8,563 km
Approx. flight
10.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Lisbon to Cape Town
| 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, while Cape Town does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Lisbon is 2 hours ahead relative to Cape Town.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Lisbon and Cape Town (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇵🇹 Lisbon
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇿🇦 Cape Town
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Cape Town?
The time difference between Lisbon and Cape Town is currently 2 hours ahead. Lisbon uses GMT (UTC+0), while Cape Town uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Lisbon, what time is it in Cape Town?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lisbon, it is 2:00 PM in Cape Town. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lisbon and Cape Town change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lisbon and Cape Town?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Lisbon (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Cape Town). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lisbon ahead or behind Cape Town?
Lisbon is currently 2 hours behind Cape Town.
What time zone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon is in the Europe/Lisbon time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Lisbon in Cape Town?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lisbon, it is 2:00 AM in Cape Town.