Time Difference Between United Kingdom and Portugal
As of 31 August 2026, Portugal is on the same time as United Kingdom. This difference is fixed: neither zone shifts its clocks against the other, so it holds all year.
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London, United Kingdom
23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/London
Lisbon, Portugal
0h23:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC+1 · Europe/Lisbon
Portugal is on the same time as United Kingdom.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Monday, August 31, 2026 | Europe/London | UTC+1 | Active now |
| 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: United Kingdom to Portugal
Every hour of today in United Kingdom and what it is in Portugal. Highlighted rows fall inside Portugal working hours (09:00–18:00).
| United Kingdom | Portugal |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| United Kingdom | Portugal |
|---|---|
| 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 United Kingdom (09:00–18:00 in Portugal)
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 United Kingdom (08:00–21:00 in Portugal)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
United Kingdom puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. The gap between United Kingdom and Portugal stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
Portugal puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+1 to UTC. The gap between United Kingdom and Portugal stays at 0 hours because both places change at the same time.
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United Kingdom and Portugal: common questions
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Portugal?
Portugal is on the same time as United Kingdom, and this does not change during the year because the difference between these two zones is fixed.
When it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom, what time is it in Portugal?
It is 09:00 AM in Lisbon, Portugal. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Portugal ahead of or behind United Kingdom?
Neither. United Kingdom and Portugal are currently on the same time, so a meeting at 10:00 happens at 10:00 in both places.
Do United Kingdom and Portugal observe daylight saving time?
Both United Kingdom and Portugal change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Portugal ranges from level with it to level with it relative to United Kingdom.
What is the best time to call Portugal from United Kingdom?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 18:00 United Kingdom time, which is 09:00 to 18:00 in Portugal. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for London, United Kingdom (UTC+1) and Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.