Time Difference Between Portugal and Germany
As of 12 October 2026, Germany is 1 hour ahead of Portugal. This difference is fixed: neither zone shifts its clocks against the other, so it holds all year.
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Lisbon, Portugal
13:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/Lisbon
Berlin, Germany
+1h
14:45
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Berlin
Germany is 1 hour ahead of Portugal.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Europe/Lisbon | UTC+1 | Active now |
| Germany | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Europe/Berlin | UTC+2 | Active now |
Portugal: Mainland Portugal and Madeira share one zone. The Azores are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Portugal to Germany
Every hour of today in Portugal and what it is in Germany. Highlighted rows fall inside Germany working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Portugal | Germany |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Portugal | Germany |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 23:00 | 00:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–17:00 in Portugal (10:00–18:00 in Germany)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 8 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–20:00 in Portugal (09:00–21:00 in Germany)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Portugal puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. The gap between Portugal and Germany stays at 1 hour because both places change at the same time.
Germany puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. The gap between Portugal and Germany stays at 1 hour because both places change at the same time.
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Portugal and Germany: common questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and Germany?
Germany is 1 hour ahead of Portugal, and this does not change during the year because the difference between these two zones is fixed.
When it is 9:00 AM in Portugal, what time is it in Germany?
It is 10:00 AM in Berlin, Germany. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Germany ahead of or behind Portugal?
Germany is ahead of Portugal by 1 hour at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Germany starts and ends earlier in Portugal terms.
Do Portugal and Germany observe daylight saving time?
Both Portugal and Germany change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Germany ranges from 1 hour ahead to 1 hour ahead relative to Portugal.
What is the best time to call Germany from Portugal?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 17:00 Portugal time, which is 10:00 to 18:00 in Germany. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1) and Berlin, Germany (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, October 12, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.