Current Time in Portugal
Portugal has more than one time zone. The main one (Lisbon) is Western European Standard Time – WET (UTC+0) right now.
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Time zones in Portugal
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Time zone of Portugal
| Time zone | Western European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | WET |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Lisbon |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer |
Time difference between Portugal and other cities
Daylight saving time in Portugal
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from WET (UTC+0) to WET (UTC+1).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from WET (UTC+1) to WET (UTC+0).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from WET (UTC+0) to WET (UTC+1).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from WET (UTC+1) to WET (UTC+0).
Portugal time FAQ
What time is it in Portugal right now?
Portugal is on WET (UTC+0). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Portugal, updated every second.
What time zone is Portugal in?
Portugal uses 2 time zones: WET, UTC−1. The main zone is Western European Standard Time (Europe/Lisbon).
Does Portugal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from WET to WET.
What is the time difference between Portugal and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Portugal.
Current time in Portugal cities
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.