Time Difference Between Portugal and United Kingdom
As of 31 August 2026, United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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 |
| United Kingdom | 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 United Kingdom
Every hour of today in Portugal and what it is in United Kingdom. Highlighted rows fall inside United Kingdom working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Portugal | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 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 | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 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 United Kingdom)
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 United Kingdom)
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 United Kingdom stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
United Kingdom puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. The gap between Portugal and United Kingdom stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Portugal and United Kingdom: common questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and United Kingdom?
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
It is 09:00 AM in London, United Kingdom. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is United Kingdom ahead of or behind Portugal?
Neither. Portugal and United Kingdom are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do Portugal and United Kingdom observe daylight saving time?
Both Portugal and United Kingdom change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, United Kingdom ranges from level with it to level with it relative to Portugal.
What is the best time to call United Kingdom from Portugal?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 Portugal time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in United Kingdom. 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.