Lisbon to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 6 hours behind Lisbon. When it is noon in Lisbon, it is 06:00 in Chicago.
Lisbon (UTC+1) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 09:00 in Lisbon, it's 03:00 in Chicago
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Lisbon & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,422 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.6h
Time Difference
-6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 15:00
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lisbon
00:00
Chicago
09:00
Lisbon
03:00
Chicago
12:00
Lisbon
06:00
Chicago
15:00
Lisbon
09:00
Chicago
18:00
Lisbon
12:00
Chicago
21:00
Lisbon
15:00
Chicago
00:00
Lisbon
18:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Lisbon
21:00
Chicago (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lisbon ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 6 hours behind Lisbon. When it is 12:00 noon in Lisbon, it is 06:00 in Chicago. Lisbon operates on Europe/Lisbon (UTC+1), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Lisbon?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lisbon and Chicago. The best window is 15:00–18:00 Lisbon time (09:00–12:00 in Chicago).
Does the Lisbon to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Lisbon and Chicago
The distance between Lisbon and Chicago is approximately 6,422 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.