Portugal

Introduction

Portugal is located in Europe, with its capital being Lisbon and the official language being Portuguese.

euro is the legal tender of Portugal. The top-level domain of Portugal is .pt, and to make an overseas call to Portugal, you need to add +351 / 00351 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Portugal is Europe/Lisbon. The local time is 8 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2026-02-28, the sunrise time in Portugal's capital Lisbon is 08:09, and the sunset time is 19:27.

Portugal: The Land of Sail and Sun in Southwestern Europe

Located in the southwestern part of Europe's Iberian Peninsula and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Portugal is steeped in history, having pioneered the Great Age of Sail in the 15th and 16th centuries, and having built a vast colonial empire. The capital city of Lisbon is full of ancient streets and tram culture, Porto is famous for its wine cellars and Douro River scenery, and the southern Algarve coast boasts golden sandy beaches and cliff scenery. Portugal is a culturally diverse country, with its fado music, Portuguese egg tarts and soccer star Cairo attracting worldwide attention. The economy is based on tourism, wine (port, green) and renewable energy, and its mild Mediterranean climate and friendly people have made it one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.