Portugal Time Zone Map
Portugal observes Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) during the standard-time period and switches to Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) while daylight saving time is in effect. As with other European Union countries that observe seasonal clock changes, Portugal moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October. During standard time, Portugal shares its time zone with countries and territories such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain’s Canary Islands, making regional travel, business operations, and international communication more convenient. This Portugal Time Zone Map illustrates the country's current UTC offset, daylight saving schedule, and its location within the Western European Time zone system.
Portugal time zone map
What Time Zone Is Portugal In?
Portugal follows Western European Time (WET), which is UTC+00:00 during the standard-time period. During daylight saving time, mainland Portugal and Madeira change to Western European Summer Time (WEST), which is UTC+01:00. Mainland Portugal and Madeira use WET (UTC+00:00) during standard time and WEST (UTC+01:00) during daylight saving time. The Azores remain one hour behind mainland Portugal.
Europe time zone map with Portugal
Portugal on World time zone map
Does Portugal Use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Portugal observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March, changing from WET (UTC+00:00) to WEST (UTC+01:00), and move back by one hour on the last Sunday in October. Mainland Portugal and Madeira follow the European Union’s seasonal clock-change schedule, while the Azores use a corresponding time zone one hour behind.
Portugal time zone map UTC 0
Europe time zone map with UTC offsets
Portugal Europe time zone map
Portugal on Europe time zone map
What Time Is It in Portugal (Lisbon) Right Now?
Portugal Major Cities in This Time Zone:
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Braga
- Coimbra
- Funchal
- Aveiro
- Faro
- Setúbal
Portugal UTC +0 time zone map
Portugal western Europe time zone map
Time zones in the European union map
World time zone map with Portugal
Time Difference Between Lisbon and Major Cities
| City | Time Difference |
|---|---|
| Paris | Same time as Lisbon |
| Berlin | Same time as Lisbon |
| Rome | Same time as Lisbon |
| London | 1 hour behind Lisbon |
| New York | Usually 6 hours behind Lisbon |
| Lisbon | Local reference time |
| Los Angeles | Usually 9 hours behind Lisbon |
| Madrid | Same time as Lisbon |
| Istanbul | 1 or 2 hours ahead of Lisbon |
| Dubai | 2 or 3 hours ahead of Lisbon |
| Tokyo | 7 or 8 hours ahead of Lisbon |
| Sydney | Usually 8 to 10 hours ahead of Lisbon |
| Singapore | 6 or 7 hours ahead of Lisbon |
| Delhi | 3 hours 30 minutes or 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon |
Time differences may change during the year because Portugal and some comparison cities observe daylight saving time on different dates, while other locations do not change their clocks.
Portugal Map with Country Border
What Countries Share the Same Time Zone?
- United Kingdom — GMT / BST
- Ireland — GMT / IST
- Canary Islands, Spain — WET / WEST
- Madeira, Portugal — WET / WEST
- Faroe Islands — WET / WEST
World time zone map with Lisbon
FAQ
What time zone does Portugal use?
Mainland Portugal uses Western European Time (WET), UTC+00:00, during standard time and Western European Summer Time (WEST), UTC+01:00, during daylight saving time.
Does Portugal change clocks for daylight saving time?
Yes. Portugal moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is all of Portugal in the same time zone?
No. Mainland Portugal and Madeira share the same time, while the Azores are one hour behind.
Is Portugal in the same time zone as the United Kingdom and Ireland?
Mainland Portugal normally has the same local time as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain’s Canary Islands, although their daylight-saving abbreviations differ.
Is Lisbon in the same time zone as London, Dublin, and the Canary Islands?
Yes. Lisbon, London, Dublin, and the Canary Islands normally have the same local time throughout the year.
What time is Portugal compared with UTC?
Mainland Portugal is on UTC during standard time and one hour ahead of UTC during daylight saving time.
When does daylight saving time begin and end in Portugal?
Daylight saving time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
What is the IANA time zone for Lisbon?
The IANA time zone identifier for Lisbon and mainland Portugal is Lisbon.
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