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WET to CET Converter

CET is 1 hour ahead of WET

Current WET Time
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Europe/Lisbon
Current CET Time
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Europe/Berlin
Time Diff
1h ahead
WET
UTC+0
CET
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM WET (7h)

WET to CET Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Western European Time to Central European Time

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

When converting from WET to CET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WET equals 10:00 AM CET, 12:00 PM noon WET equals 1:00 PM CET, and 5:00 PM WET equals 6:00 PM CET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WET and CET

For professionals scheduling meetings between WET and CET, 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

WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1) during summer months. CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). 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 WET and CET?
Central European Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Western European Time (WET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WET, it is 1:00 PM in CET.
How do I convert WET to CET?
To convert WET to CET, add 1 hour to the WET time. For example, 9:00 AM WET is 10:00 AM CET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WET or CET observe Daylight Saving Time?
WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1). CET observes DST, switching to CEST (UTC+2). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between WET and CET?
The best time to schedule a call between WET and CET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WET, 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 CET.
Is WET ahead or behind CET?
WET (UTC+0) is 1 hour behind CET (UTC+1). WET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Lisbon, while CET corresponds to Europe/Berlin.

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