WET to AWST
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WET and AWST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard 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.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
Comparing Time Zones: WET and AWST
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts WET 8 hours ahead of AWST — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 5:00 PM in AWST. Midnight in WET is 8:00 AM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to AWST time conversion table
| WET (WET) | AWST (AWST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert WET to AWST time
- Scheduling a call from WET to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 6:00 PM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: WET and AWST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AWST is 5:00 PM in WET.
- Coordinating a WET-based team with AWST 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 WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week WET takes the early slot, the next week AWST does.
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 AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
Best time to call between WET and AWST
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AWST opens at 9:00 AM AWST, which is 5:00 PM in WET, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
WET and AWST have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
WET is 8 hours ahead of AWST (WET UTC+00:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. 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
AWST
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and AWST?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 8 hours ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert WET time to AWST time?
Add +8h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 5:00 PM in AWST.
What time is it in AWST right now?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call AWST from WET?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in WET, which is 9:00 PM in AWST.
Which is ahead, WET or AWST?
WET is 8 hours ahead of AWST. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 8:00 PM in AWST.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–AWST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +8h offset between WET and AWST is fixed all year.
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 AWST?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and AWST?
AWST is +8h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
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 AWST timezone?
Major cities in the AWST timezone include Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
What is the UTC offset for AWST?
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the AWST timezone?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in AWST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +8h later in AWST (AWST).
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