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WAT to GST Converter

GST is 3 hours ahead of WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current GST Time
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Asia/Dubai
Time Diff
3h ahead
WAT
UTC+1
GST
UTC+4
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM WAT (5h)

WAT to GST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to Gulf Standard Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Gulf Standard Time (GST) are separated by a 3 hours time difference. GST is 3 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while GST is UTC+4, used in United Arab Emirates, Oman.

When converting from WAT to GST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 12:00 PM GST, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 3:00 PM GST, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 8:00 PM GST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and GST

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and GST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 3 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. GST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+4 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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