Geographic position of Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.1240° N, 8.6124° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,578 km (2,845 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,441 km (3,381 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,597 km (9,070 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 722 km (449 mi) west
Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia
With a population of 70,811, Vila Nova de Gaia ranks as the 13th most populous city in Portugal, out of 179 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Vila Nova de Gaia
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO / LPPR) is a major international airport serving Vila Nova de Gaia directly.
Current local time at the airport is 18:19:48.
Daylight saving time changes in Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia
Business hours in Vila Nova de Gaia (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 Vila Nova de Gaia
Compare time in Vila Nova de Gaia with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vila Nova de Gaia in?
Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia at UTC+1.
What time is it in Vila Nova de Gaia right now?
The current local time in Vila Nova de Gaia is 18:19:48 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vila Nova de Gaia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vila Nova de Gaia 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 Vila Nova de Gaia?
Vila Nova de Gaia is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vila Nova de Gaia?
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is the airport serving Vila Nova de Gaia. The current local time at the airport is 18:19:48.
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