Portuguese language and programme origin
RTP 1, RTP 2, SIC and TVI are distinct broadcaster references for Portugal. A Portuguese-language collection may include other countries, but their news, presenters and programme editions do not become identical because they share a language.
European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese can also be different audio versions of a film. The title’s available tracks determine the version played, while the app’s interface language remains a separate preference.
Mainland, Madeira and the Azores
Europe/Lisbon, Atlantic/Madeira and Atlantic/Azores are separate named locations in the time-zone directory. The examples below show why a mainland announcement should be converted for an Azores household rather than read as its local start. Keep both the island and programme date in a reminder.
Dated local-time examples
These examples convert the same two UTC instants into the listed locations. They are clock calculations, not television listings. A broadcaster’s current programme guide supplies the programme start; the conversion supplies the local date and time.
| IANA location | Area note | 3 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC | 15 Jul 2027, 20:00 UTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Lisbon | Portugal (mainland) | 2026-11-03 20:00 (UTC+00:00) | 2027-07-15 21:00 (UTC+01:00) |
| Atlantic/Madeira | Madeira Islands | 2026-11-03 20:00 (UTC+00:00) | 2027-07-15 21:00 (UTC+01:00) |
| Atlantic/Azores | Azores | 2026-11-03 19:00 (UTC-01:00) | 2027-07-15 20:00 (UTC+00:00) |
Broadcaster websites
Use each broadcaster’s own programme information for its latest listings and viewing conditions. These reference links do not state that its membership or programmes are included in IPTV Australia.
| Broadcaster | Website |
|---|---|
| RTP 1 | rtp.pt |
| RTP 2 | rtp.pt |
| SIC | sic.pt |
| TVI | tvi.iol.pt |
| Sport TV1 | sporttv.pt |
Questions about this guide
Which local clock does this Portugal guide use?
The dated examples use Europe/Lisbon, Atlantic/Madeira, Atlantic/Azores. At the example instant of 20:00 UTC on 3 November 2026, Europe/Lisbon is 2026-11-03 20:00 (UTC+00:00). Use the location for the actual screen; separate identifiers can share a current offset while retaining different historical rules.
Which broadcaster references are provided for Portugal?
RTP 1, RTP 2, SIC, TVI, Sport TV1. Their own websites provide current programme information and conditions. These reference identities are separate from the contents of an IPTV Australia account.