CET to WET
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CET and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the CET (Central European Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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: CET to WET
CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts CET 1 hour behind WET — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CET it is 8:00 AM in WET. Midnight in CET is 11:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CET to WET time conversion table
| CET (CET) | 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 CET to WET time
- Scheduling a call from CET to WET: a 10:00 AM start in CET lands at 9:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CET and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: CET viewers need 8:00 AM in WET to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM if the event is anchored to CET.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CET and need WET colleagues present.
About CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
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 CET and WET
Both CET and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET, 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
CET and WET share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
CET is 1 hour behind WET (CET UTC+01:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
CET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
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 CET and WET?
CET (CET, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert CET time to WET time?
Add -1h to CET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CET 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 CET.
What is the best time to call WET from CET?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM CET — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, CET or WET?
CET is 1 hour behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in CET it is 11:00 AM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the CET–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between CET and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CET's time zone?
CET also covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw and 10 more.
Which countries use CET, CET's zone?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and 19 more.
Is there a day difference between CET and WET?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between CET and WET?
WET is -1h from CET.
What timezone is CET in?
CET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CET (Central European Time)?
CET is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and 21 more countries.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CET switches to CEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CET?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
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 CET, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CET (CET), it is -1h later in WET (WET).
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