WET to Vancouver
-7hWET
WETSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (Western European Time) and PDT (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.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Everything You Need to Know About WET and Vancouver Time
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts WET 7 hours behind Vancouver — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 2:00 AM in Vancouver. Midnight in WET is 5:00 PM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while WET does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
WET to Vancouver time conversion table
| WET (WET) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from WET to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 3:00 AM in Vancouver, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and Vancouver are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM PDT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Vancouver local time against WET keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need Vancouver 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 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 Vancouver
Both WET and Vancouver sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM WET, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PDT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and Vancouver overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM WET), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
WET is 7 hours behind Vancouver (WET UTC+00:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 4:00 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
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between WET and Vancouver?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 7 hours behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert WET time to Vancouver time?
Add -7h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 2:00 AM in Vancouver.
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from WET?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, WET or Vancouver?
WET is 7 hours behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 5:00 AM in Vancouver.
Do WET and Vancouver use different time zones?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and WET is not, so the -7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Vancouver?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WET and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -7h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is -7h later in Vancouver (PST).
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