South Africa to Portugal time converter

Portugal is 1 hour behind South Africa. When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 8:00 AM in Portugal.

South Africa SAST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Portugal WEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

South Africa to Portugal conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Africa and Portugal 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 South Africa and Portugal?

Portugal is 1 hour behind South Africa.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 8:00 AM in Portugal.

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

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

Does the time difference between South Africa and Portugal change?

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