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Exact Current Time in Portugal
The current time in Portugal uses Western European Time (WET) in winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST) in summer.
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IANA Time Zones:
Europe/Lisbon(Mainland),Atlantic/Madeira(Madeira),Atlantic/Azores(Azores)UTC Offsets:
Mainland & Madeira: UTC +0 (standard), UTC +1 (DST / WEST)
Azores: UTC −1 (standard), UTC 0 (DST / AZOST)
Portugal time zones (Mainland, Madeira, Azores)
Portugal has two time zones in practice:
Mainland Portugal & Madeira → WET/WEST (IANA:
Europe/Lisbon,Atlantic/Madeira)Azores Islands → AZOT/AZOST (IANA:
Atlantic/Azores)
The Azores are one hour behind Mainland Portugal and Madeira year-round.
Daylight Saving Time in Portugal
DST starts: Last Sunday in March → clocks go forward 1 hour
DST ends: Last Sunday in October → clocks go back 1 hour
During summer:
Mainland & Madeira: UTC +1 (WEST)
Azores: UTC 0 (AZOST)
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Major cities in Portugal & their time
| City | Region | Time zone | Typical offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | Mainland | WET / WEST (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC +0 / +1 |
| Porto | Mainland | WET / WEST | UTC +0 / +1 |
| Coimbra | Mainland | WET / WEST | UTC +0 / +1 |
| Faro | Mainland | WET / WEST | UTC +0 / +1 |
| Funchal | Madeira | WET / WEST (Atlantic/Madeira) | UTC +0 / +1 |
| Ponta Delgada | Azores | AZOT / AZOST (Atlantic/Azores) | UTC −1 / 0 |
Quick facts — Portugal time
Number of time zones: 2 (Mainland+Madeira, Azores)
Capital city: Lisbon
Default time zone: Western European Time (WET)
DST observed: Yes (March–October)
IANA IDs:
Europe/Lisbon,Atlantic/Madeira,Atlantic/AzoresUTC offsets: Mainland/Madeira UTC +0 / +1; Azores UTC −1 / 0
For background, see 👉 Time in Portugal — Wikipedia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Portugal have?
Portugal has two active time zones: WET/WEST for Mainland & Madeira, and AZOT/AZOST for the Azores.
Does Portugal observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Portugal observes DST from late March to late October, shifting clocks forward by one hour in spring.
What is the official time zone for Lisbon?
Lisbon follows WET in winter and WEST in summer (IANA: Europe/Lisbon).
Are the Azores in the same time as Lisbon?
No. The Azores are one hour behind Lisbon year-round (UTC −1 standard / UTC 0 in DST).
What time zone does Madeira use?
Madeira uses the same clock rules as Lisbon (WET/WEST) and has its own IANA ID: Atlantic/Madeira.
What are Portugal’s UTC offsets?
Mainland/Madeira: UTC +0 (standard) / UTC +1 (DST). Azores: UTC −1 (standard) / UTC 0 (DST).
How can I convert Portugal’s time to another country?
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