Portugal flagCurrent Time in Portugal

Check local time in Lisbon and all Portugal cities. Portugal spans 3 time zones.

Portugal Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Lisbon
👥 Population
10M
💰 Currency
€ Euro
📞 Phone Code
+351
🗣️ Official Languages
Portuguese

🕐Time Zones in Portugal

WET (UTC+0)WEST (UTC+1)AZOT (UTC-1)

Portugal uses WET (UTC+0) year-round. Lisbon is the capital and largest city.

Portugal observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Portugal uses WEST (UTC+1).

Major Cities in Portugal (3 cities)

Lisbon
Lisbon
07:20
Porto
Lisbon
07:20
Faro
Lisbon
07:20

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞Best Time to Call Portugal

To call Portugal from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Portugal. For UK callers, Portugal is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Portugal are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Standard business hours in Portugal are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️Time-Related Travel Tips for Portugal

Traveling to Portugal from North America typically involves a 5-9 hour time difference. The jet lag is usually manageable within 1-2 days. European business culture values punctuality, so arrive on time for meetings. Portugal follows the 24-hour clock format in official contexts, though 12-hour format is also common in casual settings.

💡Interesting Facts About Time in Portugal

  • The capital Lisbon is the political center of Portugal with a total national population of 10M.
  • Portugal follows Central European Time conventions, making business coordination with other EU countries straightforward.
  • Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Portugal

Portugal uses a single time zone (WET (UTC+0)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Lisbon serves as the political and often economic center of Portugal. Major business activities are spread across cities including Lisbon, Porto, Faro.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Portugal, it's important to consider the time difference. WET (UTC+0) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Portugal.

Portugal uses the Euro (€) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +351. Multiple languages are spoken, including Portuguese.

Cities in Portugal

Explore local time in 3 cities across Portugal:

LisbonPortoFaro

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Portugal

Portugal spans 3 time zones: WET (UTC+0), WEST (UTC+1), AZOT (UTC-1). The capital Lisbon uses WET (UTC+0).

Portugal observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), known as Summer Time in Europe. Clocks spring forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and fall back on the last Sunday of October. During summer months, Portugal uses WEST (UTC+1).

To call Portugal from the United States, the best time is between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM EST, which corresponds to 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Portugal. For UK callers, Portugal is typically 1 hour ahead (or the same time during summer months). Early morning or late afternoon calls work best for most European schedules.

Standard business hours in Portugal are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

Portugal uses the Euro (€) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +351. Official languages include Portuguese.