AST to WET Converter

WET is 4 hours ahead of AST

Current AST Time

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America/Halifax

Current WET Time

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Europe/Lisbon

Time Diff

4h ahead

AST

UTC-4

WET

UTC+0

Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM AST (4h)

AST to WET Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in WET

AST to WET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
AST	WET
12:00 AM 00:00	4:00 AM 04:00
1:00 AM 01:00	5:00 AM 05:00
2:00 AM 02:00	6:00 AM 06:00
3:00 AM 03:00	7:00 AM 07:00
4:00 AM 04:00	8:00 AM 08:00
5:00 AM 05:00	9:00 AM 09:00	Business hours
6:00 AM 06:00	10:00 AM 10:00	Business hours
7:00 AM 07:00	11:00 AM 11:00	Business hours
8:00 AM 08:00	12:00 PM 12:00	Business hours
9:00 AM 09:00	1:00 PM 13:00	Business hours
10:00 AM 10:00	2:00 PM 14:00	Business hours
11:00 AM 11:00	3:00 PM 15:00	Business hours
12:00 PM 12:00	4:00 PM 16:00	Business hours
1:00 PM 13:00	5:00 PM 17:00
2:00 PM 14:00	6:00 PM 18:00
3:00 PM 15:00	7:00 PM 19:00
4:00 PM 16:00	8:00 PM 20:00
5:00 PM 17:00	9:00 PM 21:00
6:00 PM 18:00	10:00 PM 22:00
7:00 PM 19:00	11:00 PM 23:00
8:00 PM 20:00	12:00 AM 00:00 +1d	Next day
9:00 PM 21:00	1:00 AM 01:00 +1d	Next day
10:00 PM 22:00	2:00 AM 02:00 +1d	Next day
11:00 PM 23:00	3:00 AM 03:00 +1d	Next day

Converting Atlantic Standard Time to Western European Time

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) and Western European Time (WET) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. WET is 4 hours ahead of AST. AST is UTC-4, used in Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, while WET is UTC+0, used in Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland.

When converting from AST to WET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AST equals 1:00 PM WET, 12:00 PM noon AST equals 4:00 PM WET, and 5:00 PM AST equals 9:00 PM WET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across AST and WET

For professionals scheduling meetings between AST and WET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 4 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

AST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to ADT (UTC-3) during summer months. WET observes DST, switching to WEST (UTC+1). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between AST and WET?

Western European Time (WET) is 4 hours ahead of Atlantic Standard Time (AST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in AST, it is 4:00 PM in WET.

How do I convert AST to WET?

To convert AST to WET, add 4 hours to the AST time. For example, 9:00 AM AST is 1:00 PM WET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.

Does AST or WET observe Daylight Saving Time?

AST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to ADT (UTC-3). WET observes DST, switching to WEST (UTC+1). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.

What is the best time to schedule a call between AST and WET?

The best time to schedule a call between AST and WET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in AST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in WET.

Is AST ahead or behind WET?

AST (UTC-4) is 4 hours behind WET (UTC+0). AST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Halifax, while WET corresponds to Europe/Lisbon.

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