WET to CAT
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WET and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Time Conversion Guide: WET to CAT
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts WET 2 hours ahead of CAT — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 11:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in WET is 2:00 AM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to CAT time conversion table
| WET (WET) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from WET to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 12:00 PM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM WET time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: WET viewers need 11:00 AM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 10:00 PM if the event is anchored to WET.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need CAT colleagues present.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between WET and CAT
Both WET and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and CAT share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
WET is 2 hours ahead of CAT (WET UTC+00:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
CAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and CAT?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 2 hours ahead of CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert WET time to CAT time?
Add +2h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 11:00 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +2h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call CAT from WET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM WET — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, WET or CAT?
WET is 2 hours ahead of CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 2:00 PM in CAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between WET and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share WET's time zone?
WET also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WET, WET's zone?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between WET and CAT?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and CAT?
CAT is +2h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
Which cities are in the CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +2h later in CAT (CAT).
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