World Timezones

CET to WAT Converter

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Central European Time6:35 amFri, Jun 5
Central European TimeCEST
Europe · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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West Africa TimeWAT
Africa · UTC+1
5:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Central European Time and West Africa Time is 1 hour.

1 hour

Central European Time (CEST) is ahead of West Africa Time (WAT).

CEST: UTC+2

WAT: UTC+1

Central European Time is currently observing daylight saving time; West Africa Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Central European Time (9 AM–4 PM in West Africa Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Central European Time (12:00 PM West Africa Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving 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.

France

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Whit MondayMon, May 25
  • Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
  • Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
  • All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
  • Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
  • 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

Central European Time is also known as CET, or CEST. To call France, dial +33.

West Africa Time is also known as WAT. To call Nigeria, dial +234.

West Africa Time is approximately 2,950 miles south of Central European Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

CETWATDay
12:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am12:00 amSame day
2:00 am1:00 amSame day
3:00 am2:00 amSame day
4:00 am3:00 amSame day
5:00 am4:00 amSame day
6:00 am5:00 amSame day
7:00 am6:00 amSame day
8:00 am7:00 amSame day
9:00 am8:00 amSame day
10:00 am9:00 amSame day
11:00 am10:00 amSame day
12:00 pm11:00 amSame day
1:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm10:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Central European Time observes daylight saving time; West Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Central European Time transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Central European Time
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:50 PM
Day length
15h 59m
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 12h 29m — 7:31 AM–8:00 PM in Central European Time (6:31 AM–7:00 PM in West Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Central European Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Airports in West Africa Time

  • LOS
  • KAN
  • IBA
  • ABV
  • PHC
  • KAD
  • BNI
  • ABB

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CET in WAT?
9:00 am CET is 8:00 am WAT.
What is 12:00 pm CET in WAT?
12:00 pm CET is 11:00 am WAT.
What is 12:30 pm CET in WAT?
12:30 pm CET is 11:30 am WAT.
What is 2:00 pm CET in WAT?
2:00 pm CET is 1:00 pm WAT.
What is 5:00 pm CET in WAT?
5:00 pm CET is 4:00 pm WAT.
What is 11:30 pm CET in WAT?
11:30 pm CET is 10:30 pm WAT.