Time in Portugal
Portugal spans 2 distinct time zones. All 288 cities in our dataset are listed below with live local times relative to IST.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ -01 Zone (UTCโ1) IST is 6h 30m ahead
Major Cities in -01 Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Ponta Delgada | Azores | Admin | 68,809 | โ |
| Angra do Heroรญsmo | Azores | โ | 35,402 | โ |
| Ribeira Grande | Azores | โ | 32,112 | โ |
| Praia da Vitรณria | Azores | โ | 21,035 | โ |
| Lagoa | Azores | โ | 14,442 | โ |
| Horta | Azores | โ | 14,331 | โ |
| Vila Franca do Campo | Azores | โ | 10,323 | โ |
| Rabo de Peixe | Azores | โ | 8,801 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ -01
Convert -01 to IST at common working hours
| -01 Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-29 โ 2026-10-25), use +00 (UTC+0). IST diff changes to IST is 5h 30m ahead.
๐ต๐น Portugal โ WET Zone (UTC+0) IST is 5h 30m ahead
Major Cities in WET Zone
| City | Region | Status | Population | Live Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Lisbon | Lisboa | Capital | 548,703 | โ |
| Aves | Porto | โ | 425,411 | โ |
| Sintra | Lisboa | โ | 385,606 | โ |
| Vila Nova de Gaia | Porto | โ | 303,824 | โ |
| ๐ Porto | Porto | Admin | 231,800 | โ |
| Cascais | Lisboa | โ | 214,158 | โ |
| Loures | Lisboa | โ | 201,632 | โ |
| Seixal | Setรบbal | โ | 184,269 | โ |
| ๐ Braga | Braga | Admin | 181,494 | โ |
| Almada | Setรบbal | โ | 177,238 | โ |
| Matosinhos | Porto | โ | 172,557 | โ |
| Oeiras | Lisboa | โ | 171,658 | โ |
| Amadora | Lisboa | โ | 171,454 | โ |
| Gondomar | Porto | โ | 164,257 | โ |
| Guimarรฃes | Braga | โ | 156,830 | โ |
| Odivelas | Lisboa | โ | 148,034 | โ |
| ๐ Coimbra | Coimbra | Admin | 140,816 | โ |
| Vila Franca de Xira | Lisboa | โ | 137,529 | โ |
| Maia | Porto | โ | 134,977 | โ |
| Famalicรฃo | Braga | โ | 133,832 | โ |
| ๐ Leiria | Leiria | Admin | 126,897 | โ |
| Barcelos | Braga | โ | 116,752 | โ |
| ๐ Funchal | Madeira | Admin | 105,795 | โ |
| ๐ Viseu | Viseu | Admin | 99,274 | โ |
| Valongo | Porto | โ | 93,858 | โ |
IST Quick Reference โ WET
Convert WET to IST at common working hours
| WET Time | IST | |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM | next day |
โ ๏ธ During DST (2026-03-29 โ 2026-10-25), use WEST (UTC+1). IST diff changes to IST is 4h 30m ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Portugal?
Portugal currently observes WET (UTC+0). IST is 5h 30m ahead (IST = UTC+5:30). The live time widget on this page shows the current local time.
How many time zones does Portugal have?
Portugal has 2 time zones: -01 (UTCโ1), WET (UTC+0). Each timezone band covers different geographic regions of the country.
What is the WET to IST time difference?
WET is UTC+0. IST is 5h 30m ahead. To convert WET to IST, add the appropriate hours.
Does Portugal observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Portugal observes DST in the -01 zone. In 2026 clocks change on 2026-03-29 (to +00/UTC+0) and revert on 2026-10-25.