WET to CET Time Converter

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

Lisbon · Western European Time
23:08:11
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Paris · Central European Time
00:08:11
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: WET (Lisbon)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

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
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

When can WET and CET meet?

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

Hour-by-hour WET to CET conversion table

WET time (Lisbon)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue09:00 TueCET working
09:00 Tue10:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue17:00 TueWET working
17:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue00:00 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

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

Sun today in Lisbon and Paris

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WET and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 1 hour ahead WET (Western European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WET or CET observe daylight saving time?+
WET: observes daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WET and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 WET (10:00–16:00 CET), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Lisbon?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Lisbon (WET), it is 13:00 Tue in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WET and CET?+
WET maps to "Europe/Lisbon" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lisbon ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Lisbon (WET) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 1 hour ahead WET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WET and CET?+
WET is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 WET and CET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 WET.