Time in Portugal
It is 10:02 PM on September 3, 2026 in Lisbon. Portugal spans 2 standard time zones, from UTC-01:00 to UTC+00:00; Lisbon is on summer time, UTC+01:00, right now. Clocks go back to UTC+00:00 on October 25, 2026.
What time is it in Portugal right now?
Which time zones does Portugal use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Lisbon also Atlantic/Madeira | UTC+01:00 WEST · standard UTC+00:00 | Observed | Lisbon | 177 |
| Atlantic/Azores | UTC+00:00 Azores Summer Time · standard UTC-01:00 | Observed | Ponta Delgada | 1 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 178 cities our database places in a time zone in Portugal, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Dialing code
- +351
- Local time
- UTC+01:00
Does Portugal use daylight saving time?
Yes. Lisbon alternates between WET (UTC+00:00) and WEST (UTC+01:00). On October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM local time, clocks go back one hour to 1:00 AM.
When is the best time to call Portugal from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Lisbon | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Lisbon today?
Major cities in Portugal
16 of 178 cities
Time in Portugal: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Portugal?
Lisbon is on UTC+01:00 right now (WEST). Standard offsets across Portugal run from UTC-01:00 to UTC+00:00, so check the city you actually need.
How many time zones does Portugal have?
2. Time zones are counted as distinct standard UTC offsets, from UTC-01:00 to UTC+00:00; the 3 IANA identifiers the database lists for Portugal collapse into those 2 zones. Lisbon itself keeps Europe/Lisbon.
When do the clocks change in Portugal?
The next change in Lisbon is on October 25, 2026: at 2:00 AM local time the clock goes back one hour to 1:00 AM, and the zone moves to WET (UTC+00:00). The date and the hour come from the IANA time zone database.
What is the time difference between Portugal and the United States?
Lisbon is 5:00 ahead of New York and 8:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Portugal during US office hours?
Call Lisbon between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Eastern (New York), which is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM there.
What time does the sun rise and set in Lisbon?
Today the sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 8:05 PM, local time in Lisbon. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.