WAT — West Africa Time
UTC+01:00 · 1 hour ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | WAT |
| Full name | West Africa Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
| IANA identifier | Africa/Lagos |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using WAT
Time Difference from WAT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +5h |
| Chicago | +6h |
| Los Angeles | +8h |
| London | Same time |
| Paris | -1h |
| Moscow | -2h |
| Dubai | -3h |
| Mumbai | -4h 30m |
| Bangkok | -6h |
| Shanghai | -7h |
| Tokyo | -8h |
| Sydney | -9h |
| Auckland | -11h |
Using WAT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently afternoon in WAT, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with London: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM WAT equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | WAT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:30 PM-5:30 PM |
| New York | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Convert WAT to Other Time Zones
Cities in WAT
About WAT (West Africa Time)
WAT (West Africa Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +01:00, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Africa/Lagos. It is used in 5 countries, including Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Nigeria, Spain, and others.
WAT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +01:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in WAT include Lagos, Kano, and 105 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WAT?
WAT stands for West Africa Time. It is 1 hour ahead of UTC (UTC+01:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Africa/Lagos.
What is the current time in WAT?
The current WAT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. WAT is UTC+01:00, which is 1 hour ahead of UTC.
Does WAT observe daylight saving time?
No, WAT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +01:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use WAT?
Countries and regions using WAT include Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Nigeria, Spain, United Kingdom.
How do I convert WAT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert WAT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between WAT and 13 major world cities.