Italy
Portugal
Rome to Lisbon Time Difference
Lisbon is 1 hour behind Rome
Rome vs Lisbon — At a Glance
Rome to Lisbon — Hour-by-Hour
About Rome and Lisbon
Rome (population: 2.8M) is known for the Colosseum, Vatican City, ancient Roman history, and Italian cuisine. Lisbon (population: 0.55M) is known for the Web Summit tech conference, pastel de nata, and digital nomad culture.
Business Hours Overlap
Rome is a major tourism destination. Travel agents and hospitality businesses frequently coordinate bookings across the 1-hour time difference with Lisbon.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Rome (+39) and Lisbon (+351) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Both Rome and Lisbon use the same currency (EUR), so there's no exchange rate to worry about for business transactions.
Language
Rome primarily speaks Italian, while Lisbon speaks Portuguese. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Rome and Lisbon?
Lisbon, Portugal is 1 hour behind Rome, Italy. Rome is in the Europe/Paris timezone (UTC+2) and Lisbon is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Rome, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Rome, it's 11:00 AM in Lisbon.
What is the best time to call Lisbon from Rome?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Lisbon anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Rome time).
What currency does Lisbon use?
Lisbon, Portugal uses EUR. Rome uses EUR. Both cities share the same currency.
What language is spoken in Lisbon?
The primary language in Lisbon is Portuguese. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Lisbon from Rome?
To call Lisbon from Rome, dial your international access code followed by +351 and the local number. Rome uses country code +39 and Lisbon uses +351.
