Time Difference Between Singapore and Portugal
As of 31 August 2026, Portugal is 7 hours behind Singapore. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Lisbon, Portugal ranges from 8 hours behind to 7 hours behind relative to Singapore. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Singapore
06:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+8 · Asia/Singapore
Lisbon, Portugal
-7h23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/Lisbon
Portugal is 7 hours behind Singapore.
When it is 06:34 in Singapore, it is already the previous day in Portugal.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Asia/Singapore | UTC+8 | Not observed |
| Portugal | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/Lisbon | UTC+1 | Active now |
Portugal: Mainland Portugal and Madeira share one zone. The Azores are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Singapore to Portugal
Every hour of today in Singapore and what it is in Portugal. Highlighted rows fall inside Portugal working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Singapore | Portugal |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 11:00 | 04:00 |
| Singapore | Portugal |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 13:00 | 06:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 19:00 | 12:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
16:00–18:00 in Singapore (09:00–11:00 in Portugal)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 2 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
15:00–21:00 in Singapore (08:00–14:00 in Portugal)
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. After that date, Portugal is 8 hours behind Singapore — instead of 7 hours behind, as it is today.
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Singapore and Portugal: common questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Portugal?
As of 31 August 2026, Portugal is 7 hours behind Singapore. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Portugal ranges from 8 hours behind to 7 hours behind relative to Singapore, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Singapore, what time is it in Portugal?
It is 02:00 AM in Lisbon, Portugal. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Portugal ahead of or behind Singapore?
Portugal is behind Singapore by 7 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Portugal starts and ends later in Singapore terms.
Do Singapore and Portugal observe daylight saving time?
Portugal changes its clocks twice a year; Singapore does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Portugal switches: across the year, Portugal ranges from 8 hours behind to 7 hours behind relative to Singapore.
What is the best time to call Portugal from Singapore?
Working hours overlap between 16:00 and 18:00 Singapore time, which is 09:00 to 11:00 in Portugal. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
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Local dates shown for Singapore (UTC+8) and Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.