World Timezones

GST to WAT Converter

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Gulf Standard Time8:36 amFri, Jun 5
Gulf Standard TimeGST
Middle East · UTC+4
8:36 amFri, Jun 5
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West Africa TimeWAT
Africa · UTC+1
5:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and West Africa Time is 3 hours.

3 hours

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is ahead of West Africa Time (WAT).

GST: UTC+4

WAT: UTC+1

Neither Gulf Standard Time nor West Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9 AM–2 PM in West Africa Time).

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

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Gulf Standard Time (11:00 AM 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.

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

Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.

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

West Africa Time is approximately 3,650 miles west of Gulf Standard Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Gulf Standard 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

Gulf Standard Time
Sunrise
5:29 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Day length
13h 38m
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 9h 36m — 9:31 AM–7:07 PM in Gulf Standard Time (6:31 AM–4:07 PM in West Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Gulf Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Gulf Standard Time

  • DWC
  • DXB
  • SHJ
  • AUH

Airports in West Africa Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am GST in WAT?
9:00 am GST is 6:00 am WAT.
What is 12:00 pm GST in WAT?
12:00 pm GST is 9:00 am WAT.
What is 12:30 pm GST in WAT?
12:30 pm GST is 9:30 am WAT.
What is 2:00 pm GST in WAT?
2:00 pm GST is 11:00 am WAT.
What is 5:00 pm GST in WAT?
5:00 pm GST is 2:00 pm WAT.
What is 11:30 pm GST in WAT?
11:30 pm GST is 8:30 pm WAT.