UTC to WET Time Converter

Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to Western European Time (WET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
18:13:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
Lisbon · Western European Time
19:13:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: UTC (UTC)
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Daylight Saving status right now

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No
WET (Western European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: WET observes DST while UTC does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when WET starts or ends DST.

When can UTC and WET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in UTC (UTC). 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: 09:00–15:00 UTC (10:00–16:00 WET).

Hour-by-hour UTC to WET conversion table

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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
Western European Time (WET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Lisbon
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Lisbon

Related converters

WET to UTC (reverse)UTC to ESTUTC to PSTUTC to GMTUTC to CETUTC to ISTEST to WETPST to WETGMT to WETCET to WETIST to WET
Looking for local time? See time in UTC or time in Lisbon.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and WET right now?+
WET (Western European Time) is currently 1 hour ahead UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or WET observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. WET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and WET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 UTC (10:00–16:00 WET), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Lisbon when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in UTC (UTC), it is 13:00 Wed in Lisbon (WET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and WET?+
UTC maps to "UTC" in the IANA database. WET maps to "Europe/Lisbon". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Lisbon?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind Lisbon (WET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WET is 1 hour ahead UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and WET?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) and WET 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 UTC and WET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 UTC.