Current Time 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: WEST
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
The time now in Benfica, Portugal is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Benfica currently observes WEST, UTC+1. Clocks in Benfica are set to UTC+00:00 under the Europe/Lisbon zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 82 m. Benfica is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 1453 km off. Benfica is a significant city in Portugal, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Benfica gets 11h 09m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:47 and sunset at 18:56.
Benfica Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Benfica
Benfica gets 11h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Benfica is at 07:47 and sunset in Benfica is at 18:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 27m near the December solstice to 14h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Benfica and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in Portugal
Cities Sharing Benfica's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Benfica.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:15 | 07:46 | 13:22 | 16:29 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:16 | 07:47 | 13:22 | 16:28 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:17 | 07:48 | 13:22 | 16:27 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:18 | 07:49 | 13:21 | 16:26 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:19 | 07:50 | 13:21 | 16:25 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:20 | 07:51 | 13:21 | 16:24 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:21 | 07:52 | 13:21 | 16:23 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Benfica
Sunrise
in Benfica
↑
7:47 AM
Sunset
in Benfica
↓
6:56 PM
Day Length
11h 09m
Dawn
in Benfica
7:19 AM
Dusk
in Benfica
7:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Benfica
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:33
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 10:10 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Benfica follows the Europe/Lisbon time zone.
What time zone is Benfica in?
Clocks in Benfica follow the Europe/Lisbon IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
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 October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Benfica today?
In Benfica today the sun rises at 07:47 and sets at 18:56, giving 11h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Benfica tonight?
Tonight the moon over Benfica is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 29.1%.
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.