Current Time in Ponta Delgada, Portugal (Azores)
Live local time in Ponta Delgada with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Ponta Delgada Atlantic/Azores
About time in Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada uses Azores Time (UTC−1) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Azores Summer Time (UTC+0). Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
The Azores are one hour behind mainland Portugal. They use UTC−1 in winter and UTC+0 in summer.
When do the clocks change in Ponta Delgada?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Ponta Delgada.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 00:00 → 01:00 · forward 1 hour | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 01:00 → 00:00 · back 1 hour | UTC−1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | 00:00 → 01:00 · forward 1 hour | UTC+0 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | 01:00 → 00:00 · back 1 hour | UTC−1 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Ponta Delgada can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Ponta Delgada and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Ponta Delgada |
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Sunrise and sunset in Ponta Delgada
Local times in Ponta Delgada, calculated for its coordinates (37.74° N, 25.67° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 06:46 | 18:53 | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 06:21 | 21:07 | 14h 47m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 07:30 | 19:40 | 12h 11m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 07:54 | 17:27 | 9h 33m |
Working hours in Ponta Delgada converted to UTC
| Local time in Ponta Delgada | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Ponta Delgada
When do the clocks change in Ponta Delgada in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Ponta Delgada go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 29 at 00:00, and go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25 at 01:00 (local time).
What time zone is Ponta Delgada in?
Ponta Delgada is in the Azores Time zone (Atlantic/Azores). Its standard UTC offset is UTC−1, and it is UTC+0 during daylight saving time (Azores Summer Time).
Does Ponta Delgada observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October. During that period clocks in Ponta Delgada are set to UTC+0.
When is the longest day of the year in Ponta Delgada?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 21:07 local time, about 14h 47m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 9h 33m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Ponta Delgada look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Ponta Delgada is 10:00–18:00 UTC in standard time and 09:00–17:00 UTC during daylight saving time.