Portugal facts
| Capital | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Southern Europe |
| Area | 92,090 km² · 35,556 sq mi · 22,755,899 acres |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Demonym | Portuguese |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Lisbon · UTC+1 · 8:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +351 |
| Internet domain | .pt |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 38.7251, -9.1498 |
Time difference
Lisbon is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Portugal is about 0.98% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Portugal is about 37.9% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Lisbon to Washington, D.C.: about 5,736 km (3,564 mi) as the crow flies.
- Lisbon to London: about 1,585 km (985 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Portugal shares land borders with 1 country: Spain.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Portugal?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
How big is Portugal?
Portugal covers about 92,090 km² (35,556 sq mi), ranking 109 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.98% of the size of the United States. It is about 37.9% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Portugal in?
Lisbon uses UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) today. When it is noon in Lisbon, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Portugal use?
Portugal uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Portugal?
The international calling code is +351. From the United States dial 011 351 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 351.
What language is spoken in Portugal?
Official or national language: Portuguese.