Lisbon to WET
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and WET (Western European 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.
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.
About Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Comparing Time Zones: Lisbon and WET
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts Lisbon 1 hour behind WET — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 8:00 AM in WET. Midnight in Lisbon is 11:00 PM in WET.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while WET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to WET time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Lisbon to WET time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to WET: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 9:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WEST 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 Lisbon 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 WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need WET colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
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 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 Lisbon and WET
Both Lisbon and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST, 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
Lisbon and WET share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Lisbon is 1 hour behind WET (WEST UTC+01:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Lisbon
☀ 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
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and WET?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to WET time?
Add -1h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon 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 Lisbon.
What is the best time to call WET from Lisbon?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM WEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Lisbon or WET?
Lisbon is 1 hour behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 11:00 AM in WET.
Do Lisbon and WET use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. They actually share the same IANA zone.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–WET difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and WET is not, so the -1h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Lisbon's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Lisbon's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Lisbon and WET?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and WET?
WET is -1h from Lisbon.
What timezone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
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 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 Lisbon, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is -1h later in WET (WET).
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