Western European Summer Time (WEST)
WEST is UTC+1. Current Western European Time (Lisbon) and when WEST applies.
Western European Time (Lisbon) now
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
WETUTC+0
Western European Time is on WET right now, not WEST
Exact WEST (UTC+1) time now: --:--:--
About WEST
- Full Name
- Western European Summer Time
- Abbreviation
- WEST
- UTC Offset
- UTC+1
- Western European Time is on
- Standard Time (WET)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Western European Time: Starts Mar 28, 2027 · switches between WET and WEST
Western European Summer Time (WEST) is UTC+1, used in Portugal, the Canary Islands and the Faroe Islands from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. In winter they use Western European Time (WET, UTC+0).
Where WEST is used
Switches between WET and WEST
- Portugal (Lisbon) and Madeira
- The Canary Islands, Spain, and the Faroe Islands
Major Cities in Western European Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
WEST vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| WEST to WET | -1 hour | Same region |
| WEST to BST | Same time | Same time |
| WEST to CEST | +1 hour | +1 hour |
| WEST to UTC | -1 hour | Same time |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
WEST FAQs
What is WEST?
Western European Summer Time (WEST) is UTC+1, used in Portugal, the Canary Islands and the Faroe Islands from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. In winter they use Western European Time (WET, UTC+0).
What is the UTC offset of WEST?
WEST is always UTC+1. When Western European Time is not on daylight saving time, it uses WET (UTC+0) instead.
Is it WEST or WET right now?
Western European Time is on WET right now, not WEST. WET is UTC+0, 1 hour behind WEST (UTC+1). Western European Time switches to WEST on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM.
When does Western European Time switch between WET and WEST?
In 2026, Western European Time switches to WEST on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM (clocks go forward 1 hour) and back on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go back 1 hour).
Is WEST used all year anywhere?
No major region uses WEST all year. It is only in effect during daylight saving time; the rest of the year the same places use WET.