WET to CET
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WET and CET on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and CET (Central European 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.
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 vs CET: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. CET runs on Central European Time (CET) at UTC+01:00. That puts WET 1 hour ahead of CET — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 10:00 AM in CET. Midnight in WET is 1:00 AM in CET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to CET time conversion table
| WET (WET) | CET (CET) | 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 CET time
- Scheduling a call from WET to CET: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 11:00 AM in CET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and CET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in WET is 9:00 PM in CET makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- 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 CET 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 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.
Best time to call between WET and CET
Both WET and CET 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 CET. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and CET 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 CET (WET UTC+00:00 → CET 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
CET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
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 CET?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 1 hour ahead of CET (CET, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert WET time to CET time?
Add +1h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 10:00 AM in CET.
What time is it in CET right now?
CET uses CET 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 CET from WET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM CET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, WET or CET?
WET is 1 hour ahead of CET. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 1:00 PM in CET.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–CET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between WET and CET 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 CET?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and CET?
CET is +1h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CET in?
CET 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 CET timezone?
Major cities in the CET timezone include Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw.
What is the UTC offset for CET?
Central European Time (CET) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CEST.
What should I know about the CET timezone?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in CET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +1h later in CET (CET).
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