San José to Lisbon Time Difference
🇨🇷 San José is currently 6 hours ahead of 🇵🇹 Lisbon. This difference varies between 6h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+6h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
8,017 km
Approx. flight
9.4h
Hour-by-Hour: San José to Lisbon
| 🇨🇷 San José | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, while San José does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, San José is 6 hours ahead relative to Lisbon.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between San José and Lisbon (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇷 San José
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇵🇹 Lisbon
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San José and Lisbon?
The time difference between San José and Lisbon is currently 6 hours ahead. San José uses CST (UTC-6), while Lisbon uses GMT (UTC+0). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead.
When it's noon in San José, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San José, it is 6:00 PM in Lisbon. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San José and Lisbon change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lisbon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San José and Lisbon?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in San José (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lisbon). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is San José ahead or behind Lisbon?
San José is currently 6 hours behind Lisbon.
What time zone is San José in?
San José is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in San José in Lisbon?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San José, it is 6:00 AM in Lisbon.