WET to WAT
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WATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and WAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and WAT (West Africa 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.
WAT – West Africa Time
UTC+01:00West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa.
- •WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
- •Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.
Understanding the +1h Gap: WET vs WAT
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts WET 1 hour ahead of WAT — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 10:00 AM in WAT. Midnight in WET is 1:00 AM in WAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to WAT time conversion table
| WET (WET) | WAT (WAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to WAT time
- Scheduling a call from WET to WAT: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 11:00 AM in WAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and WAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM WAT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in WET is 9:00 PM in WAT 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 +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need WAT 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 WAT (West Africa Time)
West Africa Time (WAT) is used across much of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. WAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Central European Time (CET).
Best time to call between WET and WAT
Both WET and WAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WAT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and WAT share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
WET is 1 hour ahead of WAT (WET UTC+00:00 → WAT UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 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
WAT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and WAT?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 1 hour ahead of WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert WET time to WAT time?
Add +1h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 10:00 AM in WAT.
What time is it in WAT right now?
WAT uses WAT at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call WAT from WET?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WET — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM WAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, WET or WAT?
WET is 1 hour ahead of WAT. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 1:00 PM in WAT.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–WAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between WET and WAT 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 WAT?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between WET and WAT?
WAT is +1h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WAT in?
WAT 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 WAT timezone?
Major cities in the WAT timezone include Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.
What is the UTC offset for WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is at UTC+01:00.
What should I know about the WAT timezone?
Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa. WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
When is it midnight in WET, what time is it in WAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is +1h later in WAT (WAT).
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