Lisbon ↔ Chicago Time Zone Comparison

Day starts 6 hours earlier in Lisbon

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BASE

09:00

Work Clients Team +

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Chicago

USA · -6h

03:00

London

United Kingdom · UTC±0

09:00

New York

USA · -5h

04:00

Tokyo

Japan · +8h

17:00

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · +3h

12:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current offset between Lisbon and Chicago?

Currently Lisbon (Europe/Lisbon) and Chicago (America/Chicago) differ by 6 hours.

When can I schedule a call that works in both Lisbon and Chicago?

You have 2 hours of mutual business hours. 15:00 Lisbon / 09:00 Chicago is typically the sweet spot.

Do I need to worry about DST when scheduling between Lisbon and Chicago?

Both Lisbon and Chicago are in a stable DST period. No adjustments needed for meetings scheduled in the next 7 days.

12:00 PM in Lisbon is what time in Chicago?

12:00 PM in Lisbon is 6:00 AM in Chicago at the same moment.

What is the easiest way to convert between Lisbon and Chicago time zones?

Use the interactive slider above. Drag it to any Lisbon hour and all locations update instantly. Or type "3pm" / "15:00" in the search bar.

What public holidays should I keep in mind when scheduling between Lisbon and Chicago?

Lisbon observes Madeira Day on July 1. Keep this in mind when coordinating between Lisbon and Chicago.

What time zones do Lisbon and Chicago use?

Lisbon is in the Europe/Lisbon timezone. Chicago is in America/Chicago. The difference is 6 hours.

9 AM Lisbon time converts to what in Chicago?

9 AM in Lisbon → 3:00 AM in Chicago. That falls outside standard hours in Chicago — confirm with your contact.

Quick time conversions: Lisbon → Chicago

Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.

For every 6:00 AM in Lisbon, it's simultaneously 12:00 AM in Chicago.

Lisbon 3:00 PM — what's that in Chicago?—9:00 AM

10:00 AMin Lisbon→4:00 AMin Chicago

For every 9:00 AM in Lisbon, it's simultaneously 3:00 AM in Chicago.

1:00 PMin Lisbon→7:00 AMin Chicago

Is 6:00 PM a good time to call Chicago from Lisbon?—12:00 PM

12:00 PMin Lisbon→6:00 AMin Chicago

Best call times between these locations

There is a 2-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours.

15:00 Lisbon / 09:00 Chicago✓ Both working

16:00 Lisbon / 10:00 Chicago✓ Both working

Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.

How far apart are Lisbon and Chicago?

Lisbon is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. When it's noon in Lisbon, it's 06:00 in Chicago.

Lisbon runs on Europe/Lisbon; Chicago runs on America/Chicago. Together they are 6 hours apart.

Daily overlap window

Both Lisbon and Chicago are simultaneously in business hours for 2 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Lisbon

Chicago

Overlap (2h)

Public holidays this year

⚡ Upcoming holidays in both locations, confirm with your contact before booking.

Lisbon8 holidays

Jul 1Madeira DaySOON

Aug 15Assumption Day

Oct 5Republic Day

Nov 1All Saints Day

Dec 1Restoration of Independence

Chicago7 holidays

Jul 3Independence DaySOON

Sep 7Labour Day

Oct 12Columbus Day

Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day

Nov 11Veterans Day

Lisbon and Chicago — practical scheduling

Lisbon (Portugal) and Chicago (USA) are 6 hours apart. With a 2-hour daily overlap in standard business hours, both teams can connect in real time without either side stretching beyond their normal workday.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

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If you are in Lisbon, aim for 15:00–16:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Chicago — both teams are within working hours.

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If you are in Lisbon, aim for 16:00–17:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in Chicago — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am Lisbon".

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Lisbon ↔ Chicago

2h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)· Showing core hours (08:00–18:00)

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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.