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BRT to WAT Converter

WAT is 4 hours ahead of BRT

Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
4h ahead
BRT
UTC-3
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM BRT (4h)

BRT to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Brasilia Time to West Africa Time

Brasilia Time (BRT) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 4 hours time difference. WAT is 4 hours ahead of BRT. BRT is UTC-3, used in Brazil, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from BRT to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM BRT equals 1:00 PM WAT, 12:00 PM noon BRT equals 4:00 PM WAT, and 5:00 PM BRT equals 9:00 PM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across BRT and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between BRT 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 4 hours 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

BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-3 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between BRT and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 4 hours ahead of Brasilia Time (BRT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in BRT, it is 4:00 PM in WAT.
How do I convert BRT to WAT?
To convert BRT to WAT, add 4 hours to the BRT time. For example, 9:00 AM BRT is 1:00 PM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does BRT or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
BRT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. WAT 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 BRT and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between BRT and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in BRT, 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 WAT.
Is BRT ahead or behind WAT?
BRT (UTC-3) is 4 hours behind WAT (UTC+1). BRT corresponds to the IANA time zone America/Sao_Paulo, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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