Time Now in Benfica, Portugal 🇵🇹
Lat/Long: 38.75° N, 9.2° W
Elevation: 82 m above sea level
Population rank: #33 of 935 cities in Portugal by population
District: Lisbon
IANA Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: WEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Portugal: WET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Portugal: GMT, WEST
Benfica is in the Europe/Lisbon time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (WEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Benfica, Portugal, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Benfica
Daylight Hours in Benfica
Benfica gets 14h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Benfica is at 06:22 and sunset in Benfica is at 21:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 27m near the December solstice to 14h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Benfica and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Benfica right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Benfica
What is the current local time in Benfica?
The live local time in Benfica is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Benfica currently observes WEST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Benfica in?
Benfica uses the WEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Benfica observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Benfica is currently on daylight saving time (WEST).
Cities Sharing Benfica's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Benfica.
Weather in Benfica
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Prayer Times in Benfica
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 04:24 | 06:22 | 13:42 | 17:37 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:25 | 06:23 | 13:42 | 17:37 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:26 | 06:24 | 13:42 | 17:37 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:28 | 06:24 | 13:42 | 17:37 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:29 | 06:25 | 13:42 | 17:37 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:30 | 06:26 | 13:43 | 17:37 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:31 | 06:27 | 13:43 | 17:37 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Benfica
Sunrise
in Benfica
↑
6:22 AM
Sunset
in Benfica
↓
9:01 PM
Day Length
14h 38m
Dawn
in Benfica
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Benfica
9:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Benfica
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:06
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:40
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Distances & Clock Changes in Benfica
How Far Is Benfica From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 1,453 km | NE (36deg) |
| London | 1,584 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Moscow | 3,907 km | NE (45deg) |
| New York | 5,416 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Dubai | 6,138 km | E (84deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,948 km | SW (216deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,025 km | E (80deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,115 km | NW (308deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Benfica?
Benfica next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Benfica's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Benfica and you would surface near Rahotu, New Zealand, about 267 km from the antipodal point at 38.8deg S, 170.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benfica
What time is it in Benfica right now?
The current local time in Benfica is 10:35 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Benfica follows the Europe/Lisbon time zone.
What time zone is Benfica in?
Benfica uses the Europe/Lisbon IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Benfica?
Is Benfica on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Benfica is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benfica today?
Today in Benfica: sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset is at 21:01, giving 14h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Benfica tonight?
The moon phase over Benfica tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Benfica?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Benfica, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.