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BST to WET

-1h

BST

BSTSOURCE
UTC+01:00☀ DST active
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12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

WET

WET
UTC+01:00☀ DST active
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11:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
BST
WET
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4:00 AM
4:00 AM
6:00 AM
6:00 AM
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10:00 AM
12:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

BST and WET on the World Map

The map below highlights the BST (British Summer Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.

BSTWETLondonBirminghamManchesterGlasgowLisbonPortoCasablancaLas Palmas
BST Zone
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WET Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

BST – British Summer Time

UTC+01:00

British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, running from late March to late October.

Countries in BST
United Kingdom
Major Cities in BST
LondonBirminghamManchesterGlasgowEdinburghCardiffBelfastLiverpoolBristolLeeds
Key Facts about BST
  • •BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
  • •BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
  • •During BST, London is 4 hours ahead of New York while the US is on Eastern Daylight Time.
  • •The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands also observe BST.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST
Learn more about BST on Wikipedia

WET – Western European Time

UTC+00:00

Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in WET
PortugalSpain (Canary Islands)MoroccoWestern Sahara
Major Cities in WET
LisbonPortoCasablancaLas PalmasFunchalRabat
Key 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).
  • •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to WEST
Learn more about WET on Wikipedia

BST to WET Time Difference – Complete Guide

BST runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts BST 1 hour behind WET — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in BST it is 8:00 AM in WET. Midnight in BST is 11:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

BST to WET time conversion table

BST (BST)WET (WET)Day
12:00 AM11:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM5:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM6:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM7:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM8:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM11:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM2:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM4:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM5:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM8:00 PMsame day

Why people convert BST to WET time

  • Scheduling a call from BST to WET: a 10:00 AM start in BST lands at 9:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both BST and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in BST is 7:00 PM in WET makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
  • Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from BST and need WET colleagues present.

About BST (British Summer Time)

British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, when clocks move one hour forward from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) to UTC+01:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all follow it, along with the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. During BST, London is one hour ahead of UTC, four hours ahead of New York on Eastern Daylight Time, and five hours ahead of New York once the United States returns to Eastern Standard Time in November. BST is also used to abbreviate Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00), which is listed separately on this site.

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).

Best time to call between BST and WET

Both BST and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

BST and WET share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

BST is 1 hour behind WET (BST UTC+01:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

BST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

WET

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between BST and WET?

BST (BST, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert BST time to WET time?

Add -1h to BST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in BST is 8:00 AM in WET.

What time is it in WET right now?

WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from BST.

What is the best time to call WET from BST?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, BST or WET?

BST is 1 hour behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in BST it is 11:00 AM in WET.

Does daylight saving time affect the BST–WET difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between BST and WET is fixed all year.

Which other cities share BST's time zone?

BST also covers London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Liverpool and 2 more.

Which countries use BST, BST's zone?

BST is used in United Kingdom.

Is there a day difference between BST and WET?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between BST and WET?

WET is -1h from BST.

What timezone is BST in?

BST operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is WET in?

WET operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use BST (British Summer Time)?

BST is used in United Kingdom.

Does BST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, BST switches to BST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about BST?

BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.

Which cities are in the WET timezone?

Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.

What is the UTC offset for WET?

Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.

What should I know about the WET timezone?

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).

When is it midnight in BST, what time is it in WET?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in BST (BST), it is -1h later in WET (WET).