AKST to WAT Converter
WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST
AKST to WAT Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in WAT
| AKST | WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1d |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1d |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1d |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1d |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1d |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1d |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM +1d |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM +1d |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM +1d |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM +1d |
Converting Alaska Standard Time to West Africa Time
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 10 hours time difference. WAT is 10 hours ahead of AKST. AKST is UTC-9, used in United States, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.
When converting from AKST to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM AKST equals 7:00 PM WAT, 12:00 PM noon AKST equals 10:00 PM WAT, and 5:00 PM AKST equals 3:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across AKST and WAT
For professionals scheduling meetings between AKST and WAT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 10 hours difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
AKST observes Daylight Saving Time, switching to AKDT (UTC-8) during summer months. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 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.