When is the next time change in Portugal?

The next clock change in Portugal will be on Sunday, 29 March 1981. At 00:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Portugal?

After the clocks change on 29 Mar 1981, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Portugal 🇵🇹 (1981)

Q: Does Portugal use Daylight Saving Time in 1981?

Portugal observes Daylight Saving Time in 1981. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Portugal follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the transition dates are consistent nationwide, though because the country spans multiple time zones, the change occurs at different moments depending on the local time zone.

Country:	Portugal
Capital:	Lisbon
Abbreviations:	PT, PRT
IANA Time Zones:	4
Dial Code:	+351

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

29 MAR

29 Mar 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 March 1981, 00:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 March 1981, 02:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Mar 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

27 SEP

27 Sep 1981 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 27 September 1981, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 27 September 1981, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 27 Sep 1981 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Portugal (1981)

District	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Aveiro	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Azores	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Beja	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Braga	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Bragança	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Castelo Branco	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Coimbra	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Évora	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Faro	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Guarda	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Leiria	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Lisbon	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Madeira	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Portalegre	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Porto	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Santarém	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Setúbal	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Viana do Castelo	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Vila Real	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981
Viseu	29 Mar 1981	27 Sep 1981

DST Changes Summary for Portugal

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
26 Oct	2025	Back 1 hour	00:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End
28 Mar	2026	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start
25 Oct	2026	Back 1 hour	00:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End
27 Mar	2027	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start
31 Oct	2027	Back 1 hour	00:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End
25 Mar	2028	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start
29 Oct	2028	Back 1 hour	00:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End
24 Mar	2029	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start
28 Oct	2029	Back 1 hour	00:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End
30 Mar	2030	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start
27 Oct	2030	Back 1 hour	00:59 ➜ 00:00	Daylight Saving End
29 Mar	2031	Forward 1 hour	23:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving Start

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Portugal

Does Portugal use Daylight Saving Time in 1981?

Yes, Portugal observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1981 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

When do the clocks change next in Portugal?

The next scheduled time transition in Portugal will take place on Sunday, 29 March 1981. At 00:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Portugal follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Portugal spans 4 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.

How will the next transition affect the day in Portugal?

Following the shift on 29 Mar 1981, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.