CAT to WET
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: CAT to WET
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts CAT 2 hours behind WET — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 7:00 AM in WET. Midnight in CAT is 10:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to WET time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert CAT to WET time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to WET: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 8:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CAT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking WET local time against CAT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need WET colleagues present.
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.
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 CAT and WET
Both CAT and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and WET share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
CAT is 2 hours behind WET (CAT UTC+02:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CAT
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 CAT and WET?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 2 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert CAT time to WET time?
Add -2h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 7:00 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 -2h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call WET from CAT?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM CAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, CAT or WET?
CAT is 2 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 10:00 AM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between CAT and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and WET?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between CAT and WET?
WET is -2h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
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 CAT, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is -2h later in WET (WET).
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