Portugal to CAT
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WEST and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •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.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Understanding the +1h Gap: Portugal vs CAT
Portugal runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Portugal 1 hour ahead of CAT — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Portugal it is 10:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in Portugal is 1:00 AM in CAT.Portugal observes daylight saving time while CAT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Portugal to CAT time conversion table
| Portugal (WEST) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Portugal to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Portugal to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Portugal lands at 11:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Portugal and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WEST time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Portugal is 9:00 PM in CAT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Portugal and need CAT 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 +1h 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between Portugal and CAT
Both Portugal and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WEST, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Portugal and CAT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Portugal is 1 hour ahead of CAT (WEST UTC+01:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM 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
CAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Portugal and CAT?
Portugal (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour ahead of CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Portugal time to CAT time?
Add +1h to Portugal local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Portugal is 10:00 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Portugal.
What is the best time to call CAT from Portugal?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WEST — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Portugal or CAT?
Portugal is 1 hour ahead of CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Portugal it is 1:00 PM in CAT.
Do Portugal and CAT use different time zones?
Portugal (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Portugal–CAT difference?
Yes at the moment: Portugal is on daylight saving time and CAT is not, so the +1h 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 CAT?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Portugal and CAT?
CAT is +1h from Portugal.
What timezone is Portugal in?
Portugal operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Portugal, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Portugal (WET), it is +1h later in CAT (CAT).
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