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WET – Western European Time

Current Offset:UTC+1(Daylight Time Active)

Timezone Overview

Western European Time (WET) is a time standard used across the Europe region. The current local UTC offset is UTC+1. WET (UTC+0) is the standard time variant of Western European Time. Regions following this timezone advance clocks to WEST (UTC+1) during daylight saving periods.

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Western European Time Variant

Daylight Saving Time Counterpart: WEST

WET is the standard-time variant (UTC+0) used in parts of western Europe (such as Portugal) during winter. In summer, participating regions shift to Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1).

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WET Timezone Details

Abbreviation
WET
Standard Offset
UTC+0
Current Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Offset
UTC+1
DST Status
Active (Daylight)
IANA Identifier
Europe/Lisbon
Region
Europe
Clock Changes
Seasonal (2x/year)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Western European Time (WET) participates in daylight saving time adjustments. During the standard time period, clocks operate at UTC+0, and during the daylight saving period, clocks advance by 1 hour to UTC+1.

Standard Time
UTC+0
WET
Daylight Saving Time
UTC+1
WEST

Specific changeover dates depend on jurisdictional regulations. In North America transitions generally take place in March and November, in Europe transitions occur in late March and late October, and Southern Hemisphere zones transition between October and April.

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Major Cities in WET Time

Representative cities currently observing Western European Time (WET) with their live local times.

4 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
LisbonPortugal7:19 AMUTC+1
PortoPortugal7:19 AMUTC+1
CasablancaMorocco7:19 AMUTC+1
RabatMorocco7:19 AMUTC+1

Countries & Territories Represented

PortugalMorocco

Other Europe Timezones

GMT
UTC+0
BST
UTC+1
WEST
UTC+1
CET
UTC+1
CEST
UTC+2
EET
UTC+2

Frequently Asked Questions about WET

Accurate, factual answers regarding Western European Time (WET) and its seasonal schedule.

What is WET and what does it stand for?

WET stands for Western European Time. It is a civil time standard used in Europe with a standard offset of UTC+0 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC+1.

Does WET observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Yes, Western European Time participates in seasonal daylight saving time shifts. Standard time is UTC+0 and daylight saving time is UTC+1. Clocks in this zone are currently advancing for daylight saving time.

What is the difference between WET and WEST?

WET is the standard-time variant (UTC+0) used in parts of western Europe (such as Portugal) during winter. In summer, participating regions shift to Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1).

Which major cities use WET?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Western European Time include Lisbon (Portugal), Porto (Portugal), Casablanca (Morocco), Rabat (Morocco).

How do I convert WET to another timezone?

To convert WET (UTC+1) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC+1. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.