WET to PST
-8hWET
WETSOURCEPST
PSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and PST on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and PST (Pacific 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
Everything You Need to Know About WET and PST Time
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts WET 8 hours behind PST — a difference of -8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 1:00 AM in PST. Midnight in WET is 4:00 PM in PST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to PST time conversion table
| WET (WET) | PST (PST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to PST time
- Scheduling a call from WET to PST: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 2:00 AM in PST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -8h gap: WET and PST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in PST is 1:00 AM in WET.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in WET is 12:00 PM in PST 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 -8h gap is not.
- With a -8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week WET takes the early slot, the next week PST does.
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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between WET and PST
With a -8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PST opens at 9:00 AM PST, which is 1:00 AM in WET, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
WET and PST have no shared working hours because of the -8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
WET is 8 hours behind PST (WET UTC+00:00 → PST UTC-08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. 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
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and PST?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 8 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -8h.
How do I convert WET time to PST time?
Add -8h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 1:00 AM in PST.
What time is it in PST right now?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -8h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call PST from WET?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in WET, which is 5:00 AM in PST.
Which is behind, WET or PST?
WET is 8 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 4:00 AM in PST.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–PST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -8h offset between WET and PST 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 PST?
Not normally. The -8h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WET and PST?
PST is -8h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PST in?
PST 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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is -8h later in PST (PST).
Related Developer Tools
Explore more tools that work great with timezone conversions for international teams:
Related Timezone Conversions
More WET time conversions
- wet to lisbon
- wet to portugal
- wet to new york
- wet to london
- wet to dubai
- wet to tokyo
- wet to singapore
- wet to sydney
- wet to los angeles
- wet to paris
- wet to delhi
- wet to mumbai
- wet to berlin
- wet to hong kong
- wet to toronto
- wet to kathmandu
- new york to wet
- london to wet
- dubai to wet
- tokyo to wet
- singapore to wet
- sydney to wet
- los angeles to wet
- paris to wet
- delhi to wet
- mumbai to wet
- berlin to wet
- hong kong to wet
- toronto to wet
- kathmandu to wet
See every conversion from WET →·See every conversion from PST →