WET — Western European Time
UTC+00:00 · the same as UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | WET |
| Full name | Western European Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+00:00 |
| IANA identifier | Europe/Lisbon |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC+00:00 |
| DST offset | UTC+01:00 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
Countries Using WET
Current offset differs from the label
WET is listed as UTC+00:00, but the live IANA zone Europe/Lisbon is currently UTC+01:00. This usually happens during daylight saving time.
Time Difference from WET
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +5h |
| Chicago | +6h |
| Los Angeles | +8h |
| London | Same time |
| Paris | -1h |
| Moscow | -2h |
| Dubai | -3h |
| Mumbai | -4h 30m |
| Bangkok | -6h |
| Shanghai | -7h |
| Tokyo | -8h |
| Sydney | -9h |
| Auckland | -11h |
Using WET in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in WET, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with London: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM WET equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | WET | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:30 PM-5:30 PM |
| New York | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Convert WET to Other Time Zones
About WET (Western European Time)
WET (Western European Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +00:00, meaning it is the same as UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Europe/Lisbon. It is used in 2 countries, including Ivory Coast, Mali.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC+00:00. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC+01:00. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in WET include Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Amadora, Coimbra, Leiria, and 3 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WET?
WET stands for Western European Time. It is the same as UTC (UTC+00:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Lisbon.
What is the current time in WET?
The current WET time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. WET is UTC+00:00, which is the same as UTC.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC+00:00 to UTC+01:00. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What countries use WET?
Countries and regions using WET include Ivory Coast, Mali.
How do I convert WET to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert WET to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between WET and 13 major world cities.