United Kingdom to WET
-1hUnited Kingdom
BSTSOURCEWET
WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BST and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the BST (Greenwich Mean Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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.
United Kingdom vs WET: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
United Kingdom runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts United Kingdom 1 hour behind WET — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in United Kingdom it is 8:00 AM in WET. Midnight in United Kingdom is 11:00 PM in WET.United Kingdom observes daylight saving time while WET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
United Kingdom to WET time conversion table
| United Kingdom (BST) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert United Kingdom to WET time
- Scheduling a call from United Kingdom to WET: a 10:00 AM start in United Kingdom lands at 9:00 AM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both United Kingdom and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a United Kingdom-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 BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from United Kingdom and need WET colleagues present.
- United Kingdom: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
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 United Kingdom and WET
Both United Kingdom and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
United Kingdom and WET share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
United Kingdom is 1 hour behind WET (BST UTC+01:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM BST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
United Kingdom
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and WET?
United Kingdom (BST, UTC+01:00) is 1 hour behind WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert United Kingdom time to WET time?
Add -1h to United Kingdom local time. For example, 9:00 AM in United Kingdom is 8:00 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 -1h offset from United Kingdom.
What is the best time to call WET from United Kingdom?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM BST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, United Kingdom or WET?
United Kingdom is 1 hour behind WET. When it is 12:00 PM in United Kingdom it is 11:00 AM in WET.
Do United Kingdom and WET use different time zones?
United Kingdom (United Kingdom) uses BST at UTC+01:00, while WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the United Kingdom–WET difference?
Yes at the moment: United Kingdom is on daylight saving time and WET is not, so the -1h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share United Kingdom's time zone?
BST also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use BST, United Kingdom's zone?
BST is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between United Kingdom and WET?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and WET?
WET is -1h from United Kingdom.
What timezone is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
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 United Kingdom, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in United Kingdom (GMT), it is -1h later in WET (WET).
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