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WET to IST Converter

IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of WET

Current WET Time
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Europe/Lisbon
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
5h 30m ahead
WET
UTC+0
IST
UTC+5:30
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 11.5:00 AM WET (2.5h)

WET to IST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Western European Time to India Standard Time

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

When converting from WET to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WET equals 2:30 PM IST, 12:00 PM noon WET equals 5:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM WET equals 10:30 PM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WET and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between WET and IST, 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

WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1) during summer months. IST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+5:30 year-round. 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 WET and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Western European Time (WET). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WET, it is 5:30 PM in IST.
How do I convert WET to IST?
To convert WET to IST, add 5 hours and 30 minutes to the WET time. For example, 9:00 AM WET is 2:30 PM IST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WET or IST observe Daylight Saving Time?
WET observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to WEST (UTC+1). IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between WET and IST?
The best time to schedule a call between WET and IST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WET, 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 IST.
Is WET ahead or behind IST?
WET (UTC+0) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+5:30). WET corresponds to the IANA time zone Europe/Lisbon, while IST corresponds to Asia/Kolkata.

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