Current Time in Caniçal, Machico, Madeira, Portugal

4:22:00 PM

16:22:00

WET (Western European Time) · UTC

Atlantic/Madeira

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Time zone details

Caniçal is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Caniçal

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:50 PMSunset6:20 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 151 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Portugal
Administrative area
Madeira
District
Machico
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages
Portuguese, Mirandese
Dialing code
+351
Population
3,893
Elevation
Approximately 21 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
32° 44' N / 16° 44' W
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Clock changes in Caniçal

Next clock change

Upcoming

1:00 AM WET2:00 AM WEST

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    1:00 AM WET2:00 AM WEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM WEST1:00 AM WET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 00 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 00 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(44.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 00 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 59 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Caniçal

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Plan around Caniçal

Upcoming national public holidays in Portugal

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Restauração da Independência
  3. Immaculate Conception

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Caniçal in?
Caniçal uses Western European Time (WET, UTC+0) in winter and Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Atlantic/Madeira.
When is the next clock change in Caniçal?
Clocks in Caniçal move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from WET (UTC) to WEST (UTC+01:00)
Does Caniçal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Caniçal observes daylight saving time: WEST (UTC+1) in summer and WET (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Caniçal?
Caniçal is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer