Turkey to WET
-3hTurkey
TRTSOURCEWET
WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
TRT and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the TRT (Turkey Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
TRT – Turkey Time
UTC+03:00Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+03:00) is the single time zone used across Turkey, fixed year round since 2016.
- •Turkey has used a permanent UTC+03:00 since September 2016.
- •TRT is level with Moscow Standard Time and Arabia Standard Time all year.
- •Because Turkey kept summer time permanently, western cities see very late winter sunrises.
- •Turkey previously observed daylight saving time from 1973 to 2016.
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.
Turkey vs WET: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Turkey runs on Türkiye Standard Time (TRT) at UTC+03:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts Turkey 3 hours behind WET — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Turkey it is 6:00 AM in WET. Midnight in Turkey is 9:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Turkey to WET time conversion table
| Turkey (TRT) | 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 Turkey to WET time
- Scheduling a call from Turkey to WET: a 10:00 AM start in Turkey lands at 7:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Turkey and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM TRT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Turkey is 5:00 PM in WET makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM TRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Turkey and need WET colleagues present.
About TRT (Turkey Time)
Turkey Time (TRT) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year. Turkey abolished seasonal clock changes in September 2016, moving to a permanent UTC+03:00 so the whole country stays on what was formerly summer time. That leaves Istanbul, which sits close to 29°E, on an offset well ahead of its solar time — sunrise in mid-winter comes after 08:30 local. TRT shares its offset with Moscow Standard Time, Arabia Standard Time and East Africa Time, so Istanbul is level with Moscow and Riyadh all year and one hour ahead of Central European Time during the European winter.
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 Turkey and WET
Both Turkey and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT, 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
Turkey and WET share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Turkey is 3 hours behind WET (TRT UTC+03:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM TRT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Turkey
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 Turkey and WET?
Turkey (TRT, UTC+03:00) is 3 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Turkey time to WET time?
Add -3h to Turkey local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Turkey 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 Turkey.
What is the best time to call WET from Turkey?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM TRT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Turkey or WET?
Turkey is 3 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in Turkey it is 9:00 AM in WET.
Do Turkey and WET use different time zones?
Turkey (Turkey) uses TRT at UTC+03:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Istanbul and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Turkey–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Turkey and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Turkey's time zone?
TRT also covers Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya.
Which countries use TRT, Turkey's zone?
TRT is used in Turkey.
Is there a day difference between Turkey and WET?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Turkey and WET?
WET is -3h from Turkey.
What timezone is Turkey in?
Turkey operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use TRT (Turkey Time)?
TRT is used in Turkey.
Does TRT observe daylight saving time?
No, TRT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about TRT?
Turkey has used a permanent UTC+03:00 since September 2016. TRT is level with Moscow Standard Time and Arabia Standard Time 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 Turkey, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Turkey (TRT), it is -3h later in WET (WET).
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