Time difference Madeira
There is an hour's time difference between France and Portugal. When the clock strikes noon in Paris, it's 11am in Funchal.
Opening hours Madeira
To see / To do Madeira
Museums and other visitor attractions are generally open all week, with a closing day on Monday or Sunday. Some establishments close at weekends. They are open all year round, with extended opening hours in high season. However, almost all are closed on December 25 and January1. Ticket offices may close one hour before the official closing time.
Enjoying yourself Madeira
Apart from cafés and snack bars open from morning until night, restaurants generally open from 10am or midday and close around 11pm or midnight. It's not uncommon for them to close a little later on weekends. While some are open every day, summer and winter alike, the majority close on Sundays. Options will be greatly reduced. It's best to book your table at the weekend.
Take a break Madeira
Gourmet shops (patisseries, chocolate shops, etc.), cafés and tearooms are open every day, from morning to mid- or late afternoon (some may be open into the evening, especially cafés). Smaller shops often have a rest day, usually Sunday or Monday. Opening hours may also be reduced out of season. As for bars, they close around 2 a.m. (some are open as early as 10 a.m.).
(To) please yourself Madeira
Most stores open from 9am to 12:30pm (or 1pm) and from 2pm (or 2:30pm) to 7pm. Some close on Saturday afternoons, and often close on Sundays. Opening hours or days may be extended in high season. Shopping centers (which close much later, at around 10-11pm, and even midnight for some in Funchal), some supermarkets and craft stores are usually open all weekend.
Get out Madeira
Although Madeira isn't a party-goer's favorite destination (we prefer to go to bed early to be ready for the morning hike...), Funchal has its fair share of nightlife, and there are even a few nightclubs. These are open most of the night (at least until 4am).
