WET to Lisbon
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WETSOURCELisbon
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and WEST (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.
Everything You Need to Know About WET and Lisbon Time
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts WET 1 hour ahead of Lisbon — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 10:00 AM in Lisbon. Midnight in WET is 1:00 AM in Lisbon.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while WET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
WET to Lisbon time conversion table
| WET (WET) | Lisbon (WEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to Lisbon time
- Scheduling a call from WET to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 11:00 AM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: WET viewers need 10:00 AM in Lisbon to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 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 +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need Lisbon colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local 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).
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 WET and Lisbon
Both WET and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and Lisbon share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
WET is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon (WET UTC+00:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 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
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and Lisbon?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert WET time to Lisbon time?
Add +1h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 10:00 AM in Lisbon.
What time is it in Lisbon right now?
Lisbon uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call Lisbon from WET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, WET or Lisbon?
WET is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 1:00 PM in Lisbon.
Do WET and Lisbon use different time zones?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. They actually share the same IANA zone.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–Lisbon 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 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 Lisbon?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and Lisbon?
Lisbon is +1h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
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 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 WET, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +1h later in Lisbon (WET).
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