Western European Time (WET)
WET is UTC+0. Current Western European Time (Lisbon) and when WET applies.
Western European Time (Lisbon) now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
WESTUTC+1
Western European Time is on WEST right now, not WET
Exact WET (UTC+0) time now: --:--:--
About WET
- Full Name
- Western European Time
- Abbreviation
- WET
- UTC Offset
- UTC+0
- Western European Time is on
- Daylight Time (WEST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Western European Time: Ends Oct 25, 2026 · switches between WET and WEST
Western European Time (WET) is UTC+0, the winter time of Portugal, the Canary Islands and the Faroe Islands. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October they use Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1). WET shows the same clock time as GMT.
Where WET 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.
WET vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| WET to WEST | +1 hour | Same region |
| WET to GMT | Same time | -1 hour |
| WET to CET | +1 hour | +1 hour |
| WET to UTC | Same time | -1 hour |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
WET FAQs
What is WET?
Western European Time (WET) is UTC+0, the winter time of Portugal, the Canary Islands and the Faroe Islands. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October they use Western European Summer Time (WEST, UTC+1). WET shows the same clock time as GMT.
What is the UTC offset of WET?
WET is always UTC+0. When Western European Time observes daylight saving time, it uses WEST (UTC+1) instead.
Is it WET or WEST right now?
Western European Time is on WEST right now, not WET. WEST is UTC+1, 1 hour ahead of WET (UTC+0). Western European Time returns to WET on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 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).