WET to BST
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BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and BST (British Summer 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.
BST – British Summer Time
UTC+01:00British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, running from late March to late October.
- •BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.
- •BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
- •During BST, London is 4 hours ahead of New York while the US is on Eastern Daylight Time.
- •The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands also observe BST.
Everything You Need to Know About WET and BST Time
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. BST runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00. That puts WET 1 hour ahead of BST — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 10:00 AM in BST. Midnight in WET is 1:00 AM in BST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to BST time conversion table
| WET (WET) | BST (BST) | 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 BST time
- Scheduling a call from WET to BST: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 11:00 AM in BST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and BST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: WET viewers need 10:00 AM in BST 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 BST colleagues present.
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 BST (British Summer Time)
British Summer Time (BST) is the daylight saving period in the United Kingdom, when clocks move one hour forward from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) to UTC+01:00. It runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all follow it, along with the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. During BST, London is one hour ahead of UTC, four hours ahead of New York on Eastern Daylight Time, and five hours ahead of New York once the United States returns to Eastern Standard Time in November. BST is also used to abbreviate Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+06:00), which is listed separately on this site.
Best time to call between WET and BST
Both WET and BST 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 BST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and BST 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 BST (WET UTC+00:00 → BST 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
BST
☀ 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 WET and BST?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 1 hour ahead of BST (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert WET time to BST time?
Add +1h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 10:00 AM in BST.
What time is it in BST right now?
BST uses BST 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 BST from WET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, WET or BST?
WET is 1 hour ahead of BST. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 1:00 PM in BST.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–BST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between WET and BST 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 BST?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and BST?
BST is +1h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is BST in?
BST 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 BST timezone?
Major cities in the BST timezone include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Liverpool.
What is the UTC offset for BST?
British Summer Time (BST) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the BST timezone?
BST runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. BST is exactly one hour ahead of GMT, the UK's standard time.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in BST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +1h later in BST (BST).
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