WET to Delhi
+5h 30mWET
WETSOURCEDelhi
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and IST (India 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.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
About Delhi
WikipediaDelhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.
WET vs Delhi: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts WET 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi — a difference of +5h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 2:30 PM in Delhi. Midnight in WET is 5:30 AM in Delhi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to Delhi time conversion table
| WET (WET) | Delhi (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM | next day |
Why people convert WET to Delhi time
- Scheduling a call from WET to Delhi: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 3:30 PM in Delhi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and Delhi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM WET time (2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST). That is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in WET is 1:30 AM in Delhi 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 +5h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:30 AM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need Delhi 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 IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
Best time to call between WET and Delhi
Both WET and Delhi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:30 AM WET, which is 2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST. That gives roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and Delhi overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
WET is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi (WET UTC+00:00 → IST UTC+05:30). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:30 AM 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
Delhi
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and Delhi?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently +5h 30m.
How do I convert WET time to Delhi time?
Add +5h 30m to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 2:30 PM in Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi right now?
Delhi uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h 30m offset from WET.
What is the best time to call Delhi from WET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM WET — that maps to 2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, WET or Delhi?
WET is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Delhi. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 5:30 PM in Delhi.
Do WET and Delhi use different time zones?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00, while Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and Asia/Kolkata.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–Delhi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h 30m offset between WET and Delhi 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 Delhi?
Not normally. The +5h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and Delhi?
Delhi is +5h 30m from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Delhi in?
Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
What are the business hours in Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
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 IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
What is the UTC offset for IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.
What should I know about the IST timezone?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in Delhi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +5h 30m later in Delhi (IST).
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