WET to Chile
-3hWET
WETSOURCEChile
CLSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and CLST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and CLST (Chile 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.
CLT – Chile Standard Time
UTC-04:00Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
- •Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
- •Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.
Comparing Time Zones: WET and Chile
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. Chile runs on Chile Summer Time (CLST) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts WET 3 hours behind Chile — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 6:00 AM in Chile. Midnight in WET is 9:00 PM in Chile.Chile observes daylight saving time while WET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
WET to Chile time conversion table
| WET (WET) | Chile (CLST) | 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 WET to Chile time
- Scheduling a call from WET to Chile: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 7:00 AM in Chile, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and Chile are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM CLST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: WET viewers need 6:00 AM in Chile to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 3:00 AM 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 -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need Chile colleagues present.
- Chile: Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 CLT (Chile Standard Time)
Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.
Best time to call between WET and Chile
Both WET and Chile sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM WET, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CLST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and Chile share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM WET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
WET is 3 hours behind Chile (WET UTC+00:00 → CLST UTC-03:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 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
Chile
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and Chile?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 3 hours behind Chile (CLST, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert WET time to Chile time?
Add -3h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 6:00 AM in Chile.
What time is it in Chile right now?
Chile uses CLST at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call Chile from WET?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CLST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, WET or Chile?
WET is 3 hours behind Chile. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 9:00 AM in Chile.
Do WET and Chile use different time zones?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00, while Chile (Chile) uses CLST at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and America/Santiago.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–Chile difference?
Yes at the moment: Chile is on daylight saving time and WET is not, so the -3h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Chile?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WET and Chile?
Chile is -3h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Chile in?
Chile 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 CLT timezone?
Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.
What is the UTC offset for CLT?
Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.
What should I know about the CLT timezone?
Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in Chile?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is -3h later in Chile (CLT).
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