This page provides the exact current time in Azores Summer Time (AZOST). The live interactive clock updates automatically every second to give you the precise time at UTC+0, making it easy to schedule meetings, plan travel, or coordinate with friends and family in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores during the daylight saving months.
What is Azores Summer Time (AZOST)?
Azores Summer Time (AZOST) is the daylight saving time zone observed in the Azores islands during the warmer months. When summer time is active, the local time shifts 1 hour forward, changing from UTC-1 to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+0:00).
The Azores typically switch to Summer Time in late March and revert to Azores Time (AZOT / UTC-1) in late October. However, this specific tool is configured to strictly track the UTC+0 AZOST offset, ensuring you always have access to accurate summer time data regardless of the current active season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact time in AZOST right now?
The precise current time in the AZOST time zone (UTC+0) is displayed on the live clock at the top of this page. It ticks in real-time, matching the official 1-hour advanced summer time setting used in Ponta Delgada and across the islands.
When do the Azores switch to Summer Time?
Following European Union daylight saving rules, the Azores transition to Azores Summer Time (AZOST) on the last Sunday of March by moving clocks forward one hour. They return to standard Azores Time (AZOT) on the last Sunday of October.
What does AZOST stand for?
AZOST stands for Azores Summer Time. When daylight saving time ends, the region shifts back to standard Azores Time, commonly abbreviated as AZOT (UTC-1).