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UTC to WAT Converter

WAT is 1 hour ahead of UTC

Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Time Diff
1h ahead
UTC
UTC+0
WAT
UTC+1
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM UTC (7h)

UTC to WAT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Coordinated Universal Time to West Africa Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and West Africa Time (WAT) are separated by a 1 hour time difference. WAT is 1 hour ahead of UTC. UTC is UTC+0, while WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger.

When converting from UTC to WAT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 10:00 AM WAT, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 1:00 PM WAT, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 6:00 PM WAT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across UTC and WAT

For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC 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 1 hour 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

UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round. WAT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+1 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and WAT?
West Africa Time (WAT) is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When it is 12:00 PM noon in UTC, it is 1:00 PM in WAT.
How do I convert UTC to WAT?
To convert UTC to WAT, add 1 hour to the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 10:00 AM WAT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does UTC or WAT observe Daylight Saving Time?
UTC 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 UTC and WAT?
The best time to schedule a call between UTC and WAT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in UTC, 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 UTC ahead or behind WAT?
UTC (UTC+0) is 1 hour behind WAT (UTC+1). UTC corresponds to the IANA time zone Etc/UTC, while WAT corresponds to Africa/Lagos.

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