Time Difference Between Australia and Portugal
As of 31 August 2026, Portugal is 9 hours behind Australia. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Lisbon, Portugal ranges from 11 hours behind to 9 hours behind relative to Sydney, Australia. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Sydney, Australia
08:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+10 · Australia/Sydney
Lisbon, Portugal
-9h23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/Lisbon
Portugal is 9 hours behind Australia.
When it is 08:34 in Australia, it is already the previous day in Portugal.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Australia/Sydney | UTC+10 | Not active now |
| Portugal | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/Lisbon | UTC+1 | Active now |
Australia: Australia has several time zones and only some states use daylight saving. This page uses Eastern Time (Sydney, Melbourne); Perth is 2 to 3 hours behind.
Portugal: Mainland Portugal and Madeira share one zone. The Azores are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Australia to Portugal
Every hour of today in Australia and what it is in Portugal. Highlighted rows fall inside Portugal working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Australia | Portugal |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 16:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 08:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 09:00 | 00:00 |
| 10:00 | 01:00 |
| 11:00 | 02:00 |
| Australia | Portugal |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 03:00 |
| 13:00 | 04:00 |
| 14:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 06:00 |
| 16:00 | 07:00 |
| 17:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 09:00 |
| 19:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 12:00 |
| 22:00 | 13:00 |
| 23:00 | 14:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Australia and Portugal never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
17:00–21:00 in Australia (08:00–12:00 in Portugal)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Australia puts its clocks forward on Sunday, October 4, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+10 to UTC+11. After that date, Portugal is 10 hours behind Australia — instead of 9 hours behind, as it is today.
Portugal puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. After that date, Portugal is 11 hours behind Australia — instead of 9 hours behind, as it is today.
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Australia and Portugal: common questions
What is the time difference between Australia and Portugal?
As of 31 August 2026, Portugal is 9 hours behind Australia. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Portugal ranges from 11 hours behind to 9 hours behind relative to Australia, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Australia, what time is it in Portugal?
It is 12:00 AM in Lisbon, Portugal. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Portugal ahead of or behind Australia?
Portugal is behind Australia by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Portugal starts and ends later in Australia terms.
Do Australia and Portugal observe daylight saving time?
Both Australia and Portugal change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Portugal ranges from 11 hours behind to 9 hours behind relative to Australia.
What is the best time to call Portugal from Australia?
Standard working hours in Australia and Portugal do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Australia or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
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Local dates shown for Sydney, Australia (UTC+10) and Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.