WET to EDT
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EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight 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.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
WET to EDT Time Difference – Complete Guide
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. That puts WET 4 hours behind EDT — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 5:00 AM in EDT. Midnight in WET is 8:00 PM in EDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to EDT time conversion table
| WET (WET) | EDT (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to EDT time
- Scheduling a call from WET to EDT: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 6:00 AM in EDT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and EDT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking EDT local time against WET keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -4h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need EDT 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 EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
Best time to call between WET and EDT
Both WET and EDT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM WET, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and EDT overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
WET is 4 hours behind EDT (WET UTC+00:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 1:00 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
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and EDT?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 4 hours behind EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert WET time to EDT time?
Add -4h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 5:00 AM in EDT.
What time is it in EDT right now?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call EDT from WET?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, WET or EDT?
WET is 4 hours behind EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 8:00 AM in EDT.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–EDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between WET and EDT 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 EDT?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WET and EDT?
EDT is -4h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT 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 EDT timezone?
Major cities in the EDT timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EST.
What should I know about the EDT timezone?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in EDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is -4h later in EDT (EDT).
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