Daylight Saving Time 2026 in Portugal

In 2026, Portugal observes daylight saving time from Sunday, March 29, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026. Clocks spring forward on 2026-03-29 and fall back on 2026-10-25.

DST 2026 schedule for Portugal

Spring forward
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Clocks shift from 00:00 (GMT+0, UTC+00:00) to 02:00 (GMT+1, UTC+01:00).
Fall back
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Clocks shift from 01:00 (GMT+1, UTC+01:00) to 01:00 (GMT+0, UTC+00:00).

About time in Portugal

Country
Portugal
IANA time zone
Europe/Lisbon
Observes DST in 2026
Yes
Transitions in 2026
2

DST for Portugal in other years

DST 2026 in other countries

Frequently asked questions about DST 2026 in Portugal

When does daylight saving time start in Portugal in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Portugal starts on 2026-03-29 at 00:00 local time. Clocks spring forward to 02:00, shifting the offset from UTC+00:00 to UTC+01:00.
When does daylight saving time end in Portugal in 2026?+
Daylight saving time in Portugal ends on 2026-10-25 at 01:00 local time. Clocks fall back to 01:00, shifting the offset from UTC+01:00 to UTC+00:00.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Portugal?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Portugal is "Europe/Lisbon". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
How many DST transitions does Portugal have in 2026?+
Portugal has 2 daylight saving time transitions in 2026. Each transition shifts the local UTC offset by one hour.