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WAT to HKT Converter

HKT is 7 hours ahead of WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current HKT Time
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Asia/Hong_Kong
Time Diff
7h ahead
WAT
UTC+1
HKT
UTC+8
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM WAT (1h)

WAT to HKT Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to Hong Kong Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Hong Kong Time (HKT) are separated by a 7 hours time difference. HKT is 7 hours ahead of WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while HKT is UTC+8, used in Hong Kong, China.

When converting from WAT to HKT, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM WAT equals 4:00 PM HKT, 12:00 PM noon WAT equals 7:00 PM HKT, and 5:00 PM WAT equals 12:00 AM HKT. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across WAT and HKT

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and HKT, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 7 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. HKT does not observe DST, staying at UTC+8 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is 7 hours ahead of West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 7:00 PM in HKT.
How do I convert WAT to HKT?
To convert WAT to HKT, add 7 hours to the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 4:00 PM HKT. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or HKT observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. HKT 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 HKT?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and HKT 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 HKT.
Is WAT ahead or behind HKT?
WAT (UTC+1) is 7 hours behind HKT (UTC+8). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while HKT corresponds to Asia/Hong_Kong.

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