Offset
The time difference between Argentina Time and West Africa Time is 4 hours.
Argentina Time (ART) is behind West Africa Time (WAT).
ART: UTC-3
WAT: UTC+1
Neither Argentina Time nor West Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Argentina Time (1 PM–5 PM in West Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Argentina Time (3:00 PM West Africa Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Argentina
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeTue, Mar 24
- Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas WarThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- May RevolutionMon, May 25
- Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesMon, Jun 15
- General Manuel Belgrano Memorial DaySat, Jun 20
- Independence DayThu, Jul 9
- General José de San Martín Memorial DayMon, Aug 17
- Day of Respect for Cultural DiversityMon, Oct 12
- National Sovereignty DayMon, Nov 23
- Immaculate Conception DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Argentina Time is also known as ART. To call Argentina, dial +54.
West Africa Time is also known as WAT. To call Nigeria, dial +234.
West Africa Time is approximately 4,900 miles east of Argentina Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| ART | WAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Argentina Time nor West Africa Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:55 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 56m
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 7:00 PM
- Day length
- 12h 29m
Daylight overlap: 7h 5m — 7:55 AM–3:00 PM in Argentina Time (11:55 AM–7:00 PM in West Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Argentina Time
Cities in West Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am ART in WAT?
- 9:00 am ART is 1:00 pm WAT.
- What is 12:00 pm ART in WAT?
- 12:00 pm ART is 4:00 pm WAT.
- What is 12:30 pm ART in WAT?
- 12:30 pm ART is 4:30 pm WAT.
- What is 2:00 pm ART in WAT?
- 2:00 pm ART is 6:00 pm WAT.
- What is 5:00 pm ART in WAT?
- 5:00 pm ART is 9:00 pm WAT.
- What is 11:30 pm ART in WAT?
- 11:30 pm ART is 3:30 am WAT, the next day.