Portugal daylight saving time 2026: dates and what changes for those in Brazil

Portugal observes daylight saving time every year as part of the European summer time standard. In 2026, the change dates follow the same rule applied across the European Union.

Portugal DST dates in 2026

• Start of summer time: last Sunday of March 2026 — clocks move forward 1 hour at 2am (to 3am)
• End of summer time: last Sunday of October 2026 — clocks move back 1 hour at 1am (to 0am)

During summer time, mainland Portugal operates on WEST (UTC+1). During winter time, it operates on WET (UTC+0).

What changes for people in Brazil?

Brazil has not observed daylight saving time since 2019. Brasília stays on UTC-3 year-round.

When Portugal enters summer time (March to October), the difference from Brasília increases from 3 to 4 hours. When Portugal returns to winter time (November to March), the difference goes back to 3 hours.

In practice: if you call someone in Portugal regularly, remember that from April to October the time is 4 hours ahead — and from November to March, only 3 hours.

Will Portugal end daylight saving time?

The EU discussed ending the clock change a few years ago, but the measure has not been implemented as of the time of writing. Please verify current sources to confirm whether this policy has recently changed.

Do the Portuguese islands have different times?

Yes. The Azores (where Ponta Delgada is located) are 1 hour behind Lisbon year-round — they operate on AZOT (UTC-1) in winter and AZOST (UTC+0) in summer. Madeira follows the same time as mainland Lisbon.

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