Current Time in Caniço, Portugal 🇵🇹
Lat/Long: 32.65° N, 16.84° W
Elevation: 216 m above sea level
Population rank: #79 of 935 cities in Portugal by population
District: Madeira
IANA Timezone: Atlantic/Madeira
Solar time: clocks run about 2h 05m 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 Caniço, Portugal is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Caniço currently observes WEST, UTC+1. Clocks in Caniço are set to UTC+00:00 under the Atlantic/Madeira zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Caniço sits at a modest 216 m above sea level. Caniço is fairly isolated: even Paris lies some 2407 km off. A major centre in Portugal, Caniço keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Caniço gets 11h 22m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:11 and sunset at 19:34.
Caniço Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Caniço
Caniço gets 11h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Caniço is at 08:11 and sunset in Caniço is at 19:34.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 00m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Caniço and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Caniço right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Portugal
Cities Sharing Caniço's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Caniço.
Weather in Caniço
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Prayer Times in Caniço
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:46 | 08:11 | 13:53 | 17:07 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:47 | 08:11 | 13:53 | 17:06 | 19:34 | 21:04 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:48 | 08:12 | 13:52 | 17:06 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:48 | 08:13 | 13:52 | 17:05 | 19:31 | 21:01 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:49 | 08:14 | 13:52 | 17:04 | 19:30 | 21:00 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:50 | 08:14 | 13:52 | 17:03 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:51 | 08:15 | 13:52 | 17:02 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
14-day Forecast for Caniço
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Caniço
Sunrise
in Caniço
↑
8:11 AM
Sunset
in Caniço
↓
7:34 PM
Day Length
11h 22m
Dawn
in Caniço
7:46 AM
Dusk
in Caniço
7:59 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Caniço
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:34
Distances & Clock Changes in Caniço
How Far Is Caniço From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,407 km | NE (36deg) |
| London | 2,497 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Moscow | 4,874 km | NE (41deg) |
| New York | 5,086 km | WNW (297deg) |
| Dubai | 6,935 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,003 km | SSW (211deg) |
| Mumbai | 8,853 km | ENE (74deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,957 km | NW (305deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Caniço?
Caniço next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Caniço's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Caniço and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.6deg S, 163.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Caniço
What time is it in Caniço right now?
The current local time in Caniço is 01:58 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Caniço follows the Atlantic/Madeira time zone.
What time zone is Caniço in?
Clocks in Caniço follow the Atlantic/Madeira 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 Caniço?
Is Caniço on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Caniço is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Caniço today?
Caniço sees sunrise at 08:11 and sunset at 19:34 today, giving 11h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Caniço tonight?
The moon phase over Caniço tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Caniço?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Caniço, clocks run about 2h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.