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Caniçal, Madeira, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In Caniçal, Portugal

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:58:15 WEST
State: Madeira
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 3,893
District: Machico

🌎 Caniçal, Madeira, Portugal – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Caniçal, a city in Madeira, Portugal in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Caniçal — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Caniçal, Madeira Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCaniçal
District / CountyMachico
StateMadeira
CountryPortugal
ContinentEurope
Demographics & Area
Total Population3,893
Area11.84 km² (4.57 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Madeira#22 of 41 cities with population data
Currency
NameEuro
Code ISO-4217EUR
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+351
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.pt
Elevation
In Meter21
In Feet69
GPS Coordinates
Latitude32.74
Longitude-16.74
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.738° N 16.738° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 44' 18" N 16° 44' 18" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 44.3' N 16° 44.3' W
Location Context
Distance to Madeira Capital19 km West-Southwest of Funchal
Nearest City in Another CountryBarlovento, Spain (447 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-01:00 to +00:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)+00:00 to +01:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:27 AM
Sunset🌅 08:55 PM
Day Length13h 27m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code9200-032
Local Time Zone (IANA)Atlantic/Madeira

Caniçal – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Caniçal, Madeira

Caniçal is a city situated in Madeira, Portugal, within Europe. It falls under Machico, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Caniçal as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Madeira

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Caniçal

The latitude and longitude of Caniçal pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 21 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Caniçal on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Caniçal

Caniçal runs on UTC -01:00 to +00:00, shifting to +00:00 to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Caniçal

Payments and pricing in Caniçal run on Euro (EUR), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Caniçal exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Caniçal

To ring a number in Caniçal from outside Portugal, dial +351 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Caniçal and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Caniçal's Standing Within Madeira

By recorded population, Caniçal ranks #22 of 41 cities in Madeira. It lies about 19 km West-Southwest of Funchal, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Madeira market. › Cities near Caniçal

📊 How This Caniçal Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Caniçal into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Caniçal to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Madeira market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Caniçal. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Caniçal

👥 What is the population of Caniçal?

Caniçal has a recorded population of approximately 3,893 people. That places it #22 of 41 cities with population data in Madeira. Browse more cities in Madeira for comparison.

📐 How large is Caniçal in square kilometers?

Caniçal spans approximately 11.84 square kilometers (4.57 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Caniçal in?

Caniçal sits within Machico, is part of Madeira in Portugal. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Caniçal in?

Caniçal keeps UTC -01:00 to +00:00, moving to +00:00 to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:27 AM and sets around 08:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Caniçal?

Businesses and shops in Caniçal price in Euro (EUR), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Caniçal currency page.

📍 How far is Caniçal from the state capital?

Caniçal is about 19 km West-Southwest of Funchal, the capital of Madeira. See cities near Caniçal for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Caniçal lands you closest to Barlovento, Spain, about 447 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Caniçal sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.