Time Difference Between Portugal and Spain
As of 31 August 2026, Spain 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
23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/Lisbon
Madrid, Spain
+1h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Spain is 1 hour ahead of Portugal.
When it is 23:34 in Portugal, it is already the next day in Spain.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/Lisbon | UTC+1 | Active now |
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Portugal: Mainland Portugal and Madeira share one zone. The Azores are 1 hour behind.
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Portugal to Spain
Every hour of today in Portugal and what it is in Spain. Highlighted rows fall inside Spain working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Portugal | Spain |
|---|---|
| 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 | Spain |
|---|---|
| 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 Spain)
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 Spain)
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 Spain stays at 1 hour because both places change at the same time.
Spain puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. The gap between Portugal and Spain stays at 1 hour because both places change at the same time.
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Portugal and Spain: common questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and Spain?
Spain 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 Spain?
It is 10:00 AM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Spain ahead of or behind Portugal?
Spain is ahead of Portugal by 1 hour at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Spain starts and ends earlier in Portugal terms.
Do Portugal and Spain observe daylight saving time?
Both Portugal and Spain change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Spain ranges from 1 hour ahead to 1 hour ahead relative to Portugal.
What is the best time to call Spain from Portugal?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 17:00 Portugal time, which is 10:00 to 18:00 in Spain. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.