Geographic position of Braga
Braga is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.5514° N, 8.4231° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,626 km (2,874 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,393 km (3,351 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,644 km (9,099 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 702 km (436 mi) west
Braga lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Braga
With a population of 193,324, Braga ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Portugal, out of 179 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Braga
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO / LPPR) is a major international airport located about 40 km (25 mi) from Braga.
Current local time at the airport is 18:18:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Braga
Braga uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Lisbon. The current local offset is UTC+1 / WEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / WET to UTC+1 / WEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / WEST to UTC+0 / WET.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Braga
Business hours in Braga (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Braga
Compare time in Braga with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Braga in?
Braga follows the Europe/Lisbon time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Braga at UTC+1.
What time is it in Braga right now?
The current local time in Braga is 18:18:02 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Braga observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Braga is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Braga?
Braga is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Braga?
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is the nearest airport to Braga, located about 40 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:18:02.
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