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WET to CET Converter

WET to CET, made simple. CET is 1 hour ahead of WET. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

CEST is 1 hour ahead of WEST
From
WEST

Now in Lisbon: 6:53:58 PM WEST

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

To
CEST

Now in Paris: 7:53:58 PM CEST

On this date Paris observes CEST. CET is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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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 Time (WET).

WET to CET conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM WET meeting takes place at 10:00 AM CET. Concretely, when Lisbon (WET) and Paris (CET) set up a call, cET is 1 hour ahead of WET.

Western European Time to Central European Time conversion chart
WET timeCET 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 WET and CET offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert WET to CET Time Zone

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

How do I convert WET to CET?

It takes three quick steps:

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

What is the time difference between WET and CET?

CET is 1 hour ahead of WET. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Lisbon and Paris is always 1 hour apart.

What's the current time in CET?

Right now the time in Central European Time (CET) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:58 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live CET clock.

And what time is it in WET?

And in Western European Time (WET), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:58 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across WET and CET?

For example, a 9:00 AM WET meeting takes place at 10:00 AM CET. 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.

Does daylight saving time change the WET–CET difference?

The labels WET and CET 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 1 hour gap usually holds steady right through the year.

How accurate is this WET to CET conversion?

We don’t guess. WET and CET times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert WET to other time zones

Convert to CET from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of WET is CET?

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

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) WET, it's 1:00 PM CET.

Do WET or CET use daylight saving time?

Western European Time (WET) observes daylight saving, alternating with WEST; Central European Time (CET) observes daylight saving, alternating with CEST.

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

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