What Time Is It in Portugal Right Now?

Portugal uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) during winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) during summer. Unlike most of its neighbours on the European mainland, Portugal aligns its time zone with its geographical position — making it one of the few continental European countries that does not use Central European Time.

Portugal Time Zone Quick Facts

Portugal observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March and move back on the last Sunday in October.

Is Lisbon in the Same Time Zone as Portugal?

Mostly yes. Lisbon uses the Europe/Lisbon time zone, which applies across mainland Portugal and the island of Madeira. However, the Azores archipelago uses Atlantic/Azores and is always one hour behind the mainland.

Portugal is one hour behind most of Western and Central Europe. The difference with the UK varies by season.

Portugal and the UK both observe DST on the same schedule, so the offset between them stays at 0 throughout the year.

*varies with Australian DST

Is Portugal the Same Time as the UK?

Yes, year-round. Both countries switch clocks on the same Sunday in March and October, so the difference between them is always zero — whether on WET/GMT in winter or WEST/BST in summer.

What Time Zone Does Portugal Use?

Mainland Portugal uses the Europe/Lisbon time zone. During winter, this means Western European Time (WET, UTC+0). During summer, Portugal switches to Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1). The Azores use Atlantic/Azores and are always one hour behind the mainland.

Is Portugal UTC+0 or UTC+1?

It depends on the time of year. Mainland Portugal is UTC+0 during standard time (late October to late March) and UTC+1 during daylight saving time (late March to late October). If you need the current Portugal UTC offset, check whether DST is currently active.

Do All Portuguese Cities Use the Same Time Zone?

No. While most Portuguese cities — including Lisbon, Porto, Braga, and Faro — use the Europe/Lisbon time zone, the Azores (Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo) use Atlantic/Azores, which is one hour behind the mainland throughout the year.

Is Portugal in WET or WEST?

Mainland Portugal observes both Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) and Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1). The country uses WEST during daylight saving time, which typically runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. Outside this period, mainland Portugal uses WET.

Does Portugal Observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Portugal observes Daylight Saving Time in line with the rest of the European Union. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March and move back by one hour on the last Sunday in October. This means Portugal spends roughly seven months of the year on WEST and five months on WET.

What Is the Time Difference Between Portugal and Spain?

Mainland Portugal is one hour behind mainland Spain throughout the year. Both countries observe Daylight Saving Time following the same EU transition schedule, so the one-hour difference remains consistent year-round.