Madrid is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon. Madrid uses Central European Time (CET/CEST) while Lisbon uses Western European Time (WET/WEST). When it's 12:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Lisbon.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round. Despite being neighbors, Spain and Portugal use different timezones.
Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Madrid time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Lisbon, covering Portuguese business hours.
Madrid and Lisbon are Iberian neighbors with strong ties. High-speed trains and direct flights connect the cities, making cross-border business common. The journey takes about 1 hour by plane.