Qatar to WET
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AST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the AST (Arabia Standard Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Qatar and WET Time
Qatar runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts Qatar 3 hours behind WET — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Qatar it is 6:00 AM in WET. Midnight in Qatar is 9:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Qatar to WET time conversion table
| Qatar (AST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Qatar to WET time
- Scheduling a call from Qatar to WET: a 10:00 AM start in Qatar lands at 7:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Qatar and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AST time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Qatar-based team with WET contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Qatar and need WET colleagues present.
About AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.
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 Qatar and WET
Both Qatar and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Qatar and WET share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Qatar is 3 hours behind WET (AST UTC+03:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Qatar
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Qatar and WET?
Qatar (AST, UTC+03:00) is 3 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Qatar time to WET time?
Add -3h to Qatar local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Qatar is 6:00 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 -3h offset from Qatar.
What is the best time to call WET from Qatar?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AST — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Qatar or WET?
Qatar is 3 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in Qatar it is 9:00 AM in WET.
Do Qatar and WET use different time zones?
Qatar (Qatar) uses AST at UTC+03:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Qatar and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Qatar–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Qatar and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Qatar's time zone?
AST also covers Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
Which countries use AST, Qatar's zone?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Is there a day difference between Qatar and WET?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Qatar and WET?
WET is -3h from Qatar.
What timezone is Qatar in?
Qatar operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AST (Arabia Standard Time)?
AST is used in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Yemen.
Does AST observe daylight saving time?
No, AST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AST?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa 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 Qatar, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Qatar (AST), it is -3h later in WET (WET).
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