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Time in Portugal Now
Preset Time Differences Between Countries
What Time Is It in Portugal Right Now With Seconds
Portugal mainly follows Western European Time (WET) as its standard time, with a UTC offset of UTC+0.
The country does observe Daylight Saving Time, switching to Western European Summer Time (WEST), UTC+1, during the warmer months.
Most parts of Portugal, including Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Coimbra, and Faro, follow the same mainland national time.
Portugal Time Zone Information
Main Time Zone: Western European Time (WET)
Standard Time (Mainland): UTC+0
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (WEST — UTC+1)
IANA Time Zone ID (Mainland): Europe/Lisbon
Additional Time Zone: Azores Time — UTC−1 (UTC+0 during DST)
IANA Time Zone ID (Azores): Atlantic/Azores
More Info: Time in Portugal — Wikipedia
Location: Portugal in Google Maps and Portugal in Apple Maps
Major Cities in Portugal & Their Time: Mainland cities follow WET (UTC+0) and switch to WEST (UTC+1) during DST; the Azores are one hour behind.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Mainland Portugal follows a single standard time zone.
Daylight Saving Time provides longer daylight in evenings.
Easy alignment with Western European countries.
Cons
Clock changes required when DST starts and ends.
The Azores follow a different local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Portugal use?
Portugal mainly uses Western European Time (WET) and Western European Summer Time (WEST) during DST. The Azores use UTC−1.
Does Portugal observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Portugal observes Daylight Saving Time. Mainland Portugal switches to Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1), and the Azores switch to Azores Summer Time (AZOST, UTC+0) in the summer.
What is the IANA time zone ID for Portugal?
The main IANA time zone ID is Europe/Lisbon. For the Azores, it is Atlantic/Azores.
Do all cities in Portugal have the same time?
No, mainland Portugal and Madeira share the same time, but the Azores archipelago is 1 hour behind the mainland.
How many hours ahead is Portugal from UTC?
Mainland Portugal is on the same time as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC +0) during Standard Time.