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EST to WET Converter

WET is 5 hours ahead of EST

Current EST Time
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America/New_York
Current WET Time
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Europe/Lisbon
Time Diff
5h ahead
EST
UTC-5
WET
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST (3h)

EST to WET Conversion Table

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

EST to WET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
EST WET
12:00 AM 5:00 AM
1:00 AM 6:00 AM
2:00 AM 7:00 AM
3:00 AM 8:00 AM
4:00 AM 9:00 AM
5:00 AM 10:00 AM
6:00 AM 11:00 AM
7:00 AM 12:00 PM
8:00 AM 1:00 PM
9:00 AM 2:00 PM
10:00 AM 3:00 PM
11:00 AM 4:00 PM
12:00 PM 5:00 PM
1:00 PM 6:00 PM
2:00 PM 7:00 PM
3:00 PM 8:00 PM
4:00 PM 9:00 PM
5:00 PM 10:00 PM
6:00 PM 11:00 PM
7:00 PM 12:00 AM +1d
8:00 PM 1:00 AM +1d
9:00 PM 2:00 AM +1d
10:00 PM 3:00 AM +1d
11:00 PM 4:00 AM +1d

Converting Eastern Standard Time to Western European Time

Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Western European Time (WET) are separated by a 5 hours time difference. WET is 5 hours ahead of EST. EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica, while WET is UTC+0, used in Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland.

When converting from EST to WET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EST equals 2:00 PM WET, 12:00 PM noon EST equals 5:00 PM WET, and 5:00 PM EST equals 10:00 PM WET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EST and WET

For professionals scheduling meetings between EST 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 5 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

EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4) 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 EST and WET?
Western European Time (WET) is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in EST, it is 5:00 PM in WET.
How do I convert EST to WET?
To convert EST to WET, add 5 hours to the EST time. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 2:00 PM WET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does EST or WET observe Daylight Saving Time?
EST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to EDT (UTC-4). 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 EST and WET?
The best time to schedule a call between EST and WET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in EST, 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 EST ahead or behind WET?
EST (UTC-5) is 5 hours behind WET (UTC+0). EST corresponds to the IANA time zone America/New_York, while WET corresponds to Europe/Lisbon.

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