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WAT to BRT Converter

BRT is 4 hours behind WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current BRT Time
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America/Sao_Paulo
Time Diff
4h behind
WAT
UTC+1
BRT
UTC-3
Overlapping hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM WAT (4h)

WAT to BRT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to Brasilia Time

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

When converting from WAT to BRT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 5:00 AM BRT, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 8:00 AM BRT, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 1:00 PM BRT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and BRT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and BRT, 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and BRT?
Brasilia Time (BRT) is 4 hours behind West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 8:00 AM in BRT.
How do I convert WAT to BRT?
To convert WAT to BRT, subtract 4 hours from the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 5:00 AM BRT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or BRT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. BRT 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 WAT and BRT?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and BRT is during overlapping business hours. If you are in WAT, 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 BRT.
Is WAT ahead or behind BRT?
WAT (UTC+1) is 4 hours ahead of BRT (UTC-3). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while BRT corresponds to America/Sao_Paulo.

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