Azores Time (Ponta Delgada)
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Time in Portugal right now
Portugal uses 2 time zones. In January they run from UTC-1 to UTC+0; in July from UTC+0 to UTC+1. All 2 have clock changes in 2026.
Live clocks for every zone in Portugal
Western European Time (Lisbon)
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Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Portugal time zones at a glance
| Zone | January | July | Clock changes in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Time (Ponta Delgada) | UTC-1 | UTC+0 | Yes |
| Western European Time (Lisbon) | UTC+0 | UTC+1 | Yes |
Offsets are sampled on January 15 and July 15, 2026. Matching values do not rule out changes on other dates; see the transition table below.
City clocks in Portugal:
When the clocks change in Portugal
These are the recorded clock changes for Portugal in 2026 and 2027. Each row gives the date, the reading the clock shows as it changes, and what it jumps to.
| Date | Time zone | Change | Clocks | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Azores Time (Ponta Delgada) | Forward 1 hour | 00:00 to 01:00 | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Western European Time (Lisbon) | Forward 1 hour | 01:00 to 02:00 | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Azores Time (Ponta Delgada) | Back 1 hour | 01:00 to 00:00 | UTC-1 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Western European Time (Lisbon) | Back 1 hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Azores Time (Ponta Delgada) | Forward 1 hour | 00:00 to 01:00 | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Western European Time (Lisbon) | Forward 1 hour | 01:00 to 02:00 | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Azores Time (Ponta Delgada) | Back 1 hour | 01:00 to 00:00 | UTC-1 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Western European Time (Lisbon) | Back 1 hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC+0 |
Computed from the IANA time zone database, the same source your operating system uses. Dates in future years follow the rules in force today; daylight saving law is set by governments and does change, sometimes at a few months' notice.
Sunrise and sunset in Portugal through the year
Typical times at each zone's reference point, in that zone's local clock. Year-to-year drift is under a couple of minutes; dates near a daylight saving change can shift the clock reading by an hour.
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 06:46 | 18:54 | 12 h 08 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 06:21 | 21:07 | 14 h 46 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 07:30 | 19:40 | 12 h 09 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 07:54 | 17:27 | 9 h 33 m |
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 06:39 | 18:48 | 12 h 08 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 06:11 | 21:04 | 14 h 53 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 07:24 | 19:33 | 12 h 10 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 07:50 | 17:18 | 9 h 27 m |
Countries on the same clock as Portugal
Same time as Portugal's main zone on January 15 and July 15, 2026. Transition weeks can differ, so compare the actual date when planning:
Same offset on one of those two sample dates, but different on the other:
Common questions about time in Portugal
How many time zones does Portugal use?
Portugal uses 2 civil time zones: Azores Time (Ponta Delgada); Western European Time (Lisbon).
Does Portugal change its clocks in 2026?
Yes. Every zone has offset changes in 2026. See the dated transition table above.
What is the time difference between Portugal and UTC?
In January: UTC-1 to UTC+0. In July: UTC+0 to UTC+1. The live cards above show the difference from your own clock right now.
Zone list verified 2026-07. Live times and sun calculations run in your browser from its built-in IANA time zone data and standard NOAA solar equations.