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IST to WET Converter

WET is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind IST

Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Current WET Time
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Europe/Lisbon
Time Diff
5h 30m behind
IST
UTC+5:30
WET
UTC+0
Overlapping hours: 2.5:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST (2.5h)

IST to WET Conversion Table

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

IST to WET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
IST WET
12:00 AM 6:30 PM -1d
1:00 AM 7:30 PM -1d
2:00 AM 8:30 PM -1d
3:00 AM 9:30 PM -1d
4:00 AM 10:30 PM -1d
5:00 AM 11:30 PM -1d
6:00 AM 12:30 AM
7:00 AM 1:30 AM
8:00 AM 2:30 AM
9:00 AM 3:30 AM
10:00 AM 4:30 AM
11:00 AM 5:30 AM
12:00 PM 6:30 AM
1:00 PM 7:30 AM
2:00 PM 8:30 AM
3:00 PM 9:30 AM
4:00 PM 10:30 AM
5:00 PM 11:30 AM
6:00 PM 12:30 PM
7:00 PM 1:30 PM
8:00 PM 2:30 PM
9:00 PM 3:30 PM
10:00 PM 4:30 PM
11:00 PM 5:30 PM

Converting India Standard Time to Western European Time

India Standard Time (IST) and Western European Time (WET) are separated by a 5 hours and 30 minutes time difference. WET is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka, while WET is UTC+0, used in Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland.

When converting from IST to WET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM IST equals 3:30 AM WET, 12:00 PM noon IST equals 6:30 AM WET, and 5:00 PM IST equals 11:30 AM WET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across IST and WET

For professionals scheduling meetings between IST 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 and 30 minutes 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

IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round. 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 IST and WET?
Western European Time (WET) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in IST, it is 6:30 AM in WET.
How do I convert IST to WET?
To convert IST to WET, subtract 5 hours and 30 minutes from the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM WET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does IST or WET observe Daylight Saving Time?
IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. 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 IST and WET?
The best time to schedule a call between IST and WET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in IST, 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 IST ahead or behind WET?
IST (UTC+5:30) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of WET (UTC+0). IST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, while WET corresponds to Europe/Lisbon.

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