GST to WET
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GST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
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.
Understanding the -4h Gap: GST vs WET
GST runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts GST 4 hours behind WET — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in GST it is 5:00 AM in WET. Midnight in GST is 8:00 PM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
GST to WET time conversion table
| GST (GST) | WET (WET) | 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 GST to WET time
- Scheduling a call from GST to WET: a 10:00 AM start in GST lands at 6:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both GST and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM WET). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a GST-based team with WET 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 GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM GST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from GST and need WET colleagues present.
About GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
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).
Best time to call between GST and WET
Both GST and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM GST, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
GST and WET overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
GST is 4 hours behind WET (GST UTC+04:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM GST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
GST
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between GST and WET?
GST (GST, UTC+04:00) is 4 hours behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert GST time to WET time?
Add -4h to GST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in GST is 5:00 AM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from GST.
What is the best time to call WET from GST?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM GST — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, GST or WET?
GST is 4 hours behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in GST it is 8:00 AM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the GST–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between GST and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share GST's time zone?
GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
Which countries use GST, GST's zone?
GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.
Is there a day difference between GST and WET?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between GST and WET?
WET is -4h from GST.
What timezone is GST in?
GST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use GST (Gulf Standard Time)?
GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.
Does GST observe daylight saving time?
No, GST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+04:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about GST?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
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).
When is it midnight in GST, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in GST (GST), it is -4h later in WET (WET).
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