Current Time in Portugal
Western European Time (Lisbon) — Portugal spans 2 time zones.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
WESTUTC+1
Time zones in Portugal
Azores Time
Azores Summer Time (UTC+0)
--:--UTC+0- Daylight saving
- In effect (UTC+0)
- Cities
- Azores
Western European Time
Western European Summer Time (WEST)
--:--UTC+1
Zones are grouped by behaviour: standard offset and daylight saving rules. Offsets: UTC-1, UTC+0.
Major cities in Portugal
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal to New York | -5 hours | |
| Portugal to London | Same time | |
| Portugal to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Portugal to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Portugal to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Based on Western European Time (Lisbon). Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Portugal: FAQs
What time zone is Portugal in?
Portugal spans 2 time zones: Azores Time (UTC-1 / UTC+0 in daylight saving time) and Western European Time (UTC+0 / UTC+1 in daylight saving time). The capital, Lisbon, is on Western European Time.
Does Portugal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Western European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
How many time zones does Portugal have?
2, counting zones that behave differently: Azores Time (UTC-1) and Western European Time (UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Portugal and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Western European Time in Portugal. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Lisbon, the capital?
Lisbon is on Western European Time, currently WEST (UTC+1). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Lisbon page.