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EDT to WET Converter

EDT to WET, made simple. WET is 4 hours ahead of EDT. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

WEST is 5 hours ahead of EDT
From
EDT

Now in New York: 1:53:55 PM EDT

To
WEST

Now in Lisbon: 6:53:55 PM WEST

On this date Lisbon observes WEST. WET is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

In the European Union and the UK, summer time runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. That affects Western European Time (WET).

EDT to WET conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 1:00 PM WET. Concretely, when New York (EDT) and Lisbon (WET) set up a call, wET is 4 hours ahead of EDT.

Eastern Daylight Time to Western European Time conversion chart
EDT timeWET time
12:00 AM4:00 AM
1:00 AM5:00 AM
2:00 AM6:00 AM
3:00 AM7:00 AM
4:00 AM8:00 AM
5:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM10:00 AM
7:00 AM11:00 AM
8:00 AM12:00 PM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
10:00 AM2:00 PM
11:00 AM3:00 PM
12:00 PM4:00 PM
1:00 PM5:00 PM
2:00 PM6:00 PM
3:00 PM7:00 PM
4:00 PM8:00 PM
5:00 PM9:00 PM
6:00 PM10:00 PM
7:00 PM11:00 PM
8:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed EDT and WET offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert EDT to WET Time Zone

Everything you need for EDT to WET — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

How does the EDT to WET converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the EDT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching WET time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are EDT and WET?

WET is 4 hours ahead of EDT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 4 hours to get the other — so a call between New York and Lisbon is always 4 hours apart.

What time is it in WET right now?

Right now the time in Western European Time (WET) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live WET clock.

What time is it in EDT right now?

And in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 1:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 4 hours gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across EDT and WET?

For example, a 9:00 AM EDT meeting takes place at 1:00 PM WET. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect EDT to WET?

The labels EDT and WET are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 4 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this EDT to WET converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so EDT to WET stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert EDT to other time zones

Convert to WET from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of EDT is WET?

WET is 4 hours ahead of EDT — a fixed 4 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in WET when it's 12:00 PM EDT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) EDT, it's 4:00 PM WET.

Do EDT or WET use daylight saving time?

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) observes daylight saving, alternating with EST; Western European Time (WET) observes daylight saving, alternating with WEST.

Why might the real-world EDT–WET difference change during the year?

The labels EDT and WET are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Eastern Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want EST to WET. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.