Portugal to South Africa time converter

South Africa is 1 hour ahead of Portugal. When it is 9:00 AM in Portugal, it is 10:00 AM in South Africa.

Portugal WEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa SAST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Portugal
Lisbon
Wed, Oct 21
WESTUTC+1
South Africa
Thu, Oct 22
SASTUTC+2+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Portugal to South Africa conversion table

Every hour of today in Portugal and the matching time in South Africa. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

PortugalSouth Africa
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Portugal (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Portugal and South Africa switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +1h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Portugal and South Africa?

South Africa is 1 hour ahead of Portugal.

What time is it in South Africa when it is 9 AM in Portugal?

When it is 9:00 AM in Portugal, it is 10:00 AM in South Africa.

When is the best time to call South Africa from Portugal?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Portugal (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in South Africa).

Does the time difference between Portugal and South Africa change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.