WET to PET
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PETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and PET on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and PET (Peru 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.
PET – Peru Time
UTC-05:00Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
- •PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
- •Lima is the 5th largest city in the Americas.
Everything You Need to Know About WET and PET Time
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. PET runs on Peru Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. That puts WET 5 hours behind PET — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 4:00 AM in PET. Midnight in WET is 7:00 PM in PET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to PET time conversion table
| WET (WET) | PET (PET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to PET time
- Scheduling a call from WET to PET: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 5:00 AM in PET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and PET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM PET). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a WET-based team with PET contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need PET 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 PET (Peru Time)
Peru Time (PET) is the time zone used throughout Peru. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Lima, the capital, is the economic center of Peru.
Best time to call between WET and PET
Both WET and PET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PET. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and PET overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
WET is 5 hours behind PET (WET UTC+00:00 → PET UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 2:00 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
PET
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and PET?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 5 hours behind PET (PET, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert WET time to PET time?
Add -5h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 4:00 AM in PET.
What time is it in PET right now?
PET uses PET at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call PET from WET?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, WET or PET?
WET is 5 hours behind PET. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 7:00 AM in PET.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–PET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between WET and PET 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 PET?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WET and PET?
PET is -5h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PET in?
PET 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 PET timezone?
Major cities in the PET timezone include Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.
What is the UTC offset for PET?
Peru Time (PET) is at UTC-05:00.
What should I know about the PET timezone?
Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in PET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is -5h later in PET (PET).
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