CET to WST2 Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Western Sahara Time (WST2). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Paris · Central European Time
16:38:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Laayoune · Western Sahara Time
15:38:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: WST2 (Laayoune)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
WST2 (Western Sahara Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next fall back
2027-02-07
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can CET and WST2 meet?

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WST2
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 CET (09:00–15:00 WST2).

Hour-by-hour CET to WST2 conversion table

CET time (Paris)WST2 time (Laayoune)Status
00:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed08:00 WedCET working
10:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed16:00 WedWST2 working
18:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Western Sahara Time (WST2)
IANA identifier
Africa/El_Aaiun
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Laayoune

Sun today in Paris and Laayoune

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Laayoune.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and WST2 right now?+
WST2 (Western Sahara Time) is currently 1 hour behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or WST2 observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. WST2: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and WST2?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 CET (09:00–15:00 WST2), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Laayoune when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 11:00 Wed in Laayoune (WST2).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and WST2?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. WST2 maps to "Africa/El_Aaiun". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Laayoune?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Laayoune (WST2) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST2 is 1 hour behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and WST2?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and WST2 is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and WST2?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 CET.