Geographic position of Setúbal
Setúbal is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.5244° N, 8.8882° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,289 km (2,665 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,730 km (3,560 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,307 km (8,890 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 774 km (481 mi) west
Setúbal 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 Setúbal
With a population of 118,166, Setúbal ranks as the 7th most populous city in Portugal, out of 179 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Setúbal
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS / LPPT) is a major international airport located about 36 km (22 mi) from Setúbal.
Current local time at the airport is 18:18:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Setúbal
Setúbal 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 Setúbal
Business hours in Setúbal (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 Setúbal
Compare time in Setúbal with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Setúbal in?
Setúbal 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 Setúbal at UTC+1.
What time is it in Setúbal right now?
The current local time in Setúbal is 18:18:17 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Setúbal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Setúbal 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 Setúbal?
Setúbal is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Setúbal?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the nearest airport to Setúbal, located about 36 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:18:17.
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