Current local time in Funchal, Portugal
The live clock above shows the time in Funchal. Funchal is in the Atlantic/Madeira time zone, UTC+1 right now (WEST).
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Region | Madeira |
| Population | about 153,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.65° N, 16.88° W |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Madeira |
| Abbreviation | WET / WEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Funchal uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (WET) and UTC+1 (WEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 7:00 AM | 9:18 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 7:55 AM | 8:05 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 8:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Funchal at about 1:16 PM in mid-January, and about 2:13 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 68 minutes ahead of the sun, because Funchal sits at 16.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Funchal time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Funchal |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | |
| London | same time | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Funchal |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | 469 km (291 mi) | same time |
| Las Palmas, Spain | 525 km (326 mi) | same time |
| Laayoune, Morocco | 707 km (439 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Safi, Morocco | 717 km (446 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Agadir, Morocco | 730 km (454 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Goulimine, Morocco | 767 km (477 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| El Jadida, Morocco | 784 km (487 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Marrakesh, Morocco | 843 km (524 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Portugal
Questions people ask
What time zone is Funchal in?
Funchal is in the Atlantic/Madeira time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Funchal have daylight saving time?
Funchal uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (WET) and UTC+1 (WEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Funchal when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Funchal's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 68 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).