Lisbon to Colombo Time Difference
🇵🇹 Lisbon is currently 5.5 hours ahead of 🇱🇰 Colombo. This difference varies between 4.5h and 5.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5.5h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
9,440 km
Approx. flight
11.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Lisbon to Colombo
| 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇱🇰 Colombo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, while Colombo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 4.5 hours ahead and 5.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Lisbon is 5.5 hours ahead relative to Colombo.
Min difference
4.5h
Max difference
5.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Lisbon and Colombo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇵🇹 Lisbon
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇱🇰 Colombo
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and Colombo?
The time difference between Lisbon and Colombo is currently 5.5 hours ahead. Lisbon uses GMT (UTC+0), while Colombo uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 4.5 hours ahead to 5.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Lisbon, what time is it in Colombo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lisbon, it is 5:30 PM in Colombo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lisbon and Colombo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 4.5 hours ahead and 5.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lisbon and Colombo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Lisbon (which is 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Colombo). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lisbon ahead or behind Colombo?
Lisbon is currently 5.5 hours behind Colombo.
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 Colombo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lisbon, it is 5:30 AM in Colombo.