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GMT to WEST Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Western European Summer Time (WEST) in one step. Because wEST is 1 hour ahead of GMT, the math is a fixed 1 hour shift. Adjust the time or date and watch it update.

WEST is 1 hour ahead of GMT
From
GMT

Now in GMT: 5:53:55 PM GMT

To
WEST

Now in Lisbon: 6:53:55 PM WEST

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Daylight saving notes

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 Summer Time (WEST).

GMT to WEST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM WEST. Concretely, when London (winter) (GMT) and Lisbon (WEST) set up a call, wEST is 1 hour ahead of GMT.

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

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

Convert GMT to WEST Time Zone

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

How does the GMT to WEST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the GMT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching WEST 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.

GMT vs WEST: what's the time gap?

WEST is 1 hour ahead of GMT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 1 hour to get the other — so a call between London (winter) and Lisbon is always 1 hour apart.

What time is it in WEST right now?

Right now the time in Western European Summer Time (WEST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live WEST clock.

What time is it in GMT right now?

And in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a GMT to WEST meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 10:00 AM WEST. 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 GMT to WEST?

The labels GMT and WEST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this GMT to WEST 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 GMT to WEST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert GMT to other time zones

Convert to WEST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of GMT is WEST?

WEST is 1 hour ahead of GMT — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in WEST when it's 12:00 PM GMT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) GMT, it's 1:00 PM WEST.

Do GMT or WEST use daylight saving time?

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Western European Summer Time (WEST) observes daylight saving, alternating with WET.

Why might the real-world GMT–WEST difference change during the year?

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