Portugal

Clocks delay an hour in Sunday morning

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Briefings

Portugal and its autonomous regions are observing a one-hour time difference on October 25, 2026, marking the start of winter. The continental mainland and Madeira adjust clocks at 02:00 to 01:00, while the Azores shift to 01:00 to 00:00. This follows a 2000 directive requiring annual adjustments at the last Sunday of March and October. A 2019 European Parliament vote supported ending the change by 2021, but the Council failed to reach consensus, leaving the current schedule unchanged until March 28, 2027.

Key points

• On October 25, 2026, the continental mainland and Madeira observe a one-hour time difference, with clocks set to 01:00 instead of 02:00.
• The Azores region adjusts its clocks to 00:00 at 01:00 on the same date, marking the start of winter in the region.

Context

This time adjustment initiates the winter period in Portugal and its autonomous regions. The schedule is governed by a 2000 directive requiring annual adjustments at the last Sunday of March and October. A 2019 European Parliament vote supported ending the change by 2021, but the Council failed to reach consensus, leaving the current schedule unchanged until March 28, 2027.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the specific date of October 25, 2026, and the Azores region. It does not include data on the 2027 March adjustment or the 2021 European Parliament vote outcome. The directive's full text and the 2019 consultation results are not provided.

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