KST to WAT Converter
WAT is 8 hours behind KST
KST to WAT Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in WAT
| KST | WAT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Converting Korea Standard Time to West Africa Time
Korea Standard Time (KST) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 8 hours time difference. WAT is 8 hours behind KST. KST is UTC+9, used in South Korea, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.
When converting from KST to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM KST equals 1:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon KST equals 4:00 AM WAT, and 5:00 PM KST equals 9:00 AM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across KST and WAT
For professionals scheduling meetings between KST 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 8 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
KST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+9 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.