Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Portugal to PHT

+7h

Portugal

WESTSOURCE

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

PHT

UTC+08:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Portugal

PHT

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

WEST and PHT on the World Map

The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.

WEST Zone

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PHT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

WET – Western European Time

UTC+00:00

Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in WET

PortugalSpain (Canary Islands)MoroccoWestern Sahara

Major Cities in WET

LisbonPortoCasablancaLas PalmasFunchalRabat

Key Facts about WET

•Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
•The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
•WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to WEST

Learn more about WET on Wikipedia

PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT

Philippines

Major Cities in PHT

ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga

Key Facts about PHT

•Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
•PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
•Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
•The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

Portugal vs PHT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. PHT runs on Philippine Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Portugal 7 hours ahead of PHT — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Portugal it is 4:00 PM in PHT. Midnight in Portugal is 7:00 AM in PHT.Portugal observes daylight saving time while PHT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Portugal to PHT time conversion table

Portugal (WEST)	PHT (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Portugal to PHT time

Scheduling a call from Portugal to PHT: a 10:00 AM start in Portugal lands at 5:00 PM in PHT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Portugal and PHT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking PHT local time against Portugal keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Portugal and need PHT colleagues present.
Portugal: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.

About WET (Western European Time)

Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).

About PHT (Philippine Time)

Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.

Best time to call between Portugal and PHT

Both Portugal and PHT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Portugal and PHT overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Portugal is 7 hours ahead of PHT (WEST UTC+01:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Portugal

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

PHT

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Portugal and PHT?

Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of PHT (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert Portugal time to PHT time?

Add +7h to Portugal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Portugal is 4:00 PM in PHT.

What time is it in PHT right now?

PHT uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Portugal.

What is the best time to call PHT from Portugal?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WEST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Portugal or PHT?

Portugal is 7 hours ahead of PHT. When it is 12:00 PM in Portugal it is 7:00 PM in PHT.

Do Portugal and PHT use different time zones?

Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while PHT uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the Portugal–PHT difference?

Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and PHT is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Portugal's time zone?

WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.

Which countries use WEST, Portugal's zone?

WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.

Is there a day difference between Portugal and PHT?

Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Portugal and PHT?

PHT is +7h from Portugal.

What timezone is Portugal in?

Portugal operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is PHT in?

PHT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?

WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.

Does WET observe daylight saving time?

Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about WET?

Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).

Which cities are in the PHT timezone?

Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.

What is the UTC offset for PHT?

Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.

What should I know about the PHT timezone?

Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.