Time Difference Between Portugal and London
As of 31 August 2026, London is on the same time as Portugal. This difference is fixed: neither zone shifts its clocks against the other, so it holds all year.
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Lisbon, Portugal
23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/Lisbon
London, United Kingdom
0h23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/London
London is on the same time as Portugal.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/Lisbon | UTC+1 | Active now |
| London | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/London | UTC+1 | Active now |
Portugal: Mainland Portugal and Madeira share one zone. The Azores are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Portugal to London
Every hour of today in Portugal and what it is in London. Highlighted rows fall inside London working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Portugal | London |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 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 |
| Portugal | London |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 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 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–18:00 in Portugal (09:00–18:00 in London)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 9 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–21:00 in Portugal (08:00–21:00 in London)
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 London stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
London puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. The gap between Portugal and London stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Portugal and London: common questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and London?
London is on the same time as 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 London?
It is 09:00 AM in London, United Kingdom. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is London ahead of or behind Portugal?
Neither. Portugal and London are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do Portugal and London observe daylight saving time?
Both Portugal and London change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, London ranges from level with it to level with it relative to Portugal.
What is the best time to call London from Portugal?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 Portugal time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in London. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1) and London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.