Geographic position of Leiria
Leiria is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.7436° N, 8.8071° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,424 km (2,749 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,595 km (3,477 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,443 km (8,974 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 754 km (469 mi) west
Leiria 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 Leiria
With a population of 128,640, Leiria ranks as the 6th most populous city in Portugal, out of 179 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Leiria
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT) is a major international airport located about 111 km (69 mi) from Leiria.
Current local time at the airport is 18:18:56.
Daylight saving time changes in Leiria
Leiria 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 Leiria
Business hours in Leiria (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 Leiria
Compare time in Leiria with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Leiria in?
Leiria 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 Leiria at UTC+1.
What time is it in Leiria right now?
The current local time in Leiria is 18:18:56 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Leiria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Leiria 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 Leiria?
Leiria is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Leiria?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the nearest airport to Leiria, located about 111 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:18:56.
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