Time now in Portugal

UTC+01:00 • Europe/Lisbon (WEST)

Your device clock is 578ms ahead of the detected local time (Europe/Lisbon, UTC+01:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Saturday, September 19, 2026, week 38

Time in Portugal now

Portugal has several official time zones. The most used is WEST (UTC+01:00). The country currently uses times ranging from UTC-1:00 to UTC+0:00, depending on the region.

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Portugal has a territory that spans several time zones; the country therefore uses multiple time zones.

What is the time zone in Portugal?

Official time in Portugal is defined by one or more time zones (IANA zones). Below are the zones and their UTC offsets.

Main time zones in Portugal

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Atlantic/Azores UTC-01:00 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Lagoa, Açores, Angra do Heroísmo, Açores
Atlantic/Madeira UTC±00 Funchal, Madeira, Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, São Martinho, Madeira
Europe/Lisbon UTC±00 Lisbon, Mercês, Guarda, Santa Catarina, Guarda

List of time zones used in Portugal (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Atlantic/Azores UTC-01:00 Yes
Atlantic/Madeira UTC±00 Yes
Europe/Lisbon UTC±00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Portugal

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Portugal depends on the region.

  • Ponta Delgada, Açores: 3 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Funchal, Madeira: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Lisbon: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Portugal use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Portugal observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Portugal

  • 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Portugal was on 2026-03-29 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Lisbon): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from WET to WEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 00:00 (local time) (zone Atlantic/Azores): 1 → , clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Portugal?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-1:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Portugal have?
Portugal has 3 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Portugal use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Portugal observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Portugal time

To convert Portugal time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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