CST to WET Time Converter
WET is 6 hours ahead of CST. The US Central states are currently on CDT (UTC-5:00), and Portugal and the Canary Islands are currently on WEST (UTC+1:00).
Best Time to Call Between CST and WET
Both zones are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST — that's 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM WET. That's a 2-hour window.
both at work CST only WET only neither — hours along the strip are CST.
Common Times Converted
CST on the left, WET on the right.
CST to WET: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| CST | WET | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | WET only |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | WET only |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | WET only |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | WET only |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | WET only |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | WET only |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Both zones |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Both zones |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | CST only |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | CST only |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | CST only |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | CST only |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | CST only |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | CST only |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM next day | — |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM next day | — |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | — |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | — |
What CST and WET Actually Are
CST — Central Standard Time
Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Mexico City, Winnipeg. Standing at UTC-6:00 as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to CST. CST also stands for China Standard Time (UTC+8) and Cuba Standard Time (UTC-5). This page covers the North American one.
Saskatchewan sits inside the Central zone but never changes its clocks, so it matches CST in winter and its neighbors' MDT in summer.
WET — Western European Time
Lisbon, Porto, the Canary Islands. Standing at UTC as written, and the region does change its clocks, so its live offset moves by an hour twice a year. The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to WET.
Portugal moved to Central European Time in 1992 and switched back four years later, after finding that later sunrises hurt more than later sunsets helped.
What This Means in Practice
Both sides change clocks, on different dates
Both regions observe daylight saving but do not switch on the same day, so for a week or two each spring and fall the gap between them is an hour different from the rest of the year. Those short windows are where recurring invitations quietly break.
Major Cities in Each Zone
Cities on CST
Cities on WET
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CST and WET?
WET is 6 hours ahead of CST.
What is 9:00 AM CST in WET?
9:00 AM CST is 3:00 PM WET.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between CST and WET?
Between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST, which is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM WET. Both sides are inside normal business hours through that window.
Does the difference between CST and WET change during the year?
Yes. Both regions observe daylight saving, and they do not switch on the same dates, so the gap shifts by an hour at least twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Does CST always mean Central Standard Time?
CST also stands for China Standard Time (UTC+8) and Cuba Standard Time (UTC-5). This page covers the North American one.