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CET to WET Converter

WET is 1 hour behind CET

Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Current WET Time
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Europe/Lisbon
Time Diff
1h behind
CET
UTC+1
WET
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET (7h)

CET to WET Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in WET

CET to WET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
CET WET
12:00 AM 11:00 PM -1d
1:00 AM 12:00 AM
2:00 AM 1:00 AM
3:00 AM 2:00 AM
4:00 AM 3:00 AM
5:00 AM 4:00 AM
6:00 AM 5:00 AM
7:00 AM 6:00 AM
8:00 AM 7:00 AM
9:00 AM 8:00 AM
10:00 AM 9:00 AM
11:00 AM 10:00 AM
12:00 PM 11:00 AM
1:00 PM 12:00 PM
2:00 PM 1:00 PM
3:00 PM 2:00 PM
4:00 PM 3:00 PM
5:00 PM 4:00 PM
6:00 PM 5:00 PM
7:00 PM 6:00 PM
8:00 PM 7:00 PM
9:00 PM 8:00 PM
10:00 PM 9:00 PM
11:00 PM 10:00 PM

Converting Central European Time to Western European Time

Central European Time (CET) and Western European Time (WET) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. WET is 1 hour behind CET. CET is UTC+1, used in Germany, France, Italy, while WET is UTC+0, used in Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland.

When converting from CET to WET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM CET equals 8:00 AM WET, 12:00 PM noon CET equals 11:00 AM WET, and 5:00 PM CET equals 4:00 PM WET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across CET and WET

For professionals scheduling meetings between CET and WET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hour difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

CET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CEST (UTC+2) during summer months. WET observes DST, switching to WEST (UTC+1). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CET and WET?
Western European Time (WET) is 1 hour behind Central European Time (CET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in CET, it is 11:00 AM in WET.
How do I convert CET to WET?
To convert CET to WET, subtract 1 hour from the CET time. For example, 9:00 AM CET is 8:00 AM WET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does CET or WET observe Daylight Saving Time?
CET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to CEST (UTC+2). WET observes DST, switching to WEST (UTC+1). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between CET and WET?
The best time to schedule a call between CET and WET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in CET, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in WET.
Is CET ahead or behind WET?
CET (UTC+1) is 1 hour ahead of WET (UTC+0). CET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Berlin, while WET corresponds to Europe/Lisbon.

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