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WAT to HST Converter

HST is 11 hours behind WAT

Current WAT Time
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Africa/Lagos
Current HST Time
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Pacific/Honolulu
Time Diff
11h behind
WAT
UTC+1
HST
UTC-10

WAT to HST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting West Africa Time to Hawaii Standard Time

West Africa Time (WAT) and Hawaii Standard Time (HST) are separated by a 11 hours time difference. HST is 11 hours behind WAT. WAT is UTC+1, used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, while HST is UTC-10, used in United States.

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

Scheduling Across WAT and HST

For professionals scheduling meetings between WAT and HST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 11 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

WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+1 year-round. HST does not observe DST, staying at UTC-10 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between WAT and HST?
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is 11 hours behind West Africa Time (WAT). When it is 12:00 PM noon in WAT, it is 1:00 AM in HST.
How do I convert WAT to HST?
To convert WAT to HST, subtract 11 hours from the WAT time. For example, 9:00 AM WAT is 10:00 PM HST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does WAT or HST observe Daylight Saving Time?
WAT does not observe Daylight Saving Time. HST 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 HST?
The best time to schedule a call between WAT and HST 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 HST.
Is WAT ahead or behind HST?
WAT (UTC+1) is 11 hours ahead of HST (UTC-10). WAT corresponds to the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos, while HST corresponds to Pacific/Honolulu.

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