Portugal runs on 2 different offsets, from UTC−1 to UTC+0. The clocks below show each zone live.
Portugal at a glance
| Capital | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−1 … UTC+0 |
| IANA time zones | 3 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | WET, WEST |
Time zones in Portugal
Across Portugal, the tz database lists 3 zones on 2 offsets. From the earliest to the latest zone, the clocks are 1 hour apart.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic/Azores | --:-- | UTC−1 | Observed | |
| Atlantic/Madeira | --:-- | UTC+0 | Observed | Funchal |
| Europe/Lisbon | --:-- | UTC+0 | Observed | Lisbon, Porto, Braga |
Daylight saving time in Portugal
Standard time applies across Portugal until Sunday, March 28, 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour.
Clock changes in Portugal, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | Zones that change |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (WET→WEST and UTC−1→UTC+0) | Lisbon, Atlantic/Azores |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (WEST→WET and UTC+0→UTC−1) | Lisbon, Atlantic/Azores |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (WET→WEST and UTC−1→UTC+0) | Lisbon, Atlantic/Azores |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour in every zone that uses daylight saving time (WEST→WET and UTC+0→UTC−1) | Lisbon, Atlantic/Azores |
Current time in cities in Portugal
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | Lisbon | --:-- | Europe/Lisbon |
Time in Portugal compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Lisbon. Other regions of Portugal differ by up to 1 hour.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 9 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h behind |
Daylight across Portugal
In Lisbon, daylight runs from 9 hours 27 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 53 minutes at the June solstice.
Same clock as Portugal right now
These countries read the same time as Lisbon right now.
- Burkina Faso
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Ireland Daylight saving time
- Liberia
- Mali
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- United Kingdom Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Portugal
- Convert a time to or from Portugal: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Lisbon to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Portugal and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Portugal have?
2 offsets, from UTC−1 to UTC+0. The tz database splits them into 3 named zones.
Does Portugal use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Portugal and New York?
It depends on the region. The capital, Lisbon, is 5 hours ahead of New York for most of the year, and the gap is 4 hours from March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7.
What time is it in the capital of Portugal?
The capital, Lisbon, uses Europe/Lisbon (UTC+0 right now). The live clock for Lisbon is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.