World Timezones

HKT to WAT Converter

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Hong Kong Time12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
Hong Kong TimeHKT
Asia · UTC+8
12:36 pmFri, 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 Hong Kong Time and West Africa Time is 7 hours.

7 hours

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is ahead of West Africa Time (WAT).

HKT: UTC+8

WAT: UTC+1

Neither Hong Kong Time nor West Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 4:00 PM Hong Kong Time (9:00 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.

Hong Kong

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
  • Second day of Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
  • Third day of Lunar New YearThu, Feb 19
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
  • Ching Ming FestivalSat, Apr 4
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment DayWed, Jul 1
  • Day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalSat, Sep 26
  • National DayThu, Oct 1
  • Chung Yeung FestivalMon, Oct 19
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Boxing DaySat, Dec 26

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

Hong Kong Time is also known as HKT. To call Hong Kong, dial +852.

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

West Africa Time is approximately 7,350 miles west of Hong Kong Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Hong Kong 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

Hong Kong Time
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
7:06 PM
Day length
13h 26m
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 5h 34m — 1:31 PM–7:06 PM in Hong Kong Time (6:31 AM–12:06 PM in West Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Hong Kong Time

  • HKG

Airports in West Africa Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am HKT in WAT?
9:00 am HKT is 2:00 am WAT.
What is 12:00 pm HKT in WAT?
12:00 pm HKT is 5:00 am WAT.
What is 12:30 pm HKT in WAT?
12:30 pm HKT is 5:30 am WAT.
What is 2:00 pm HKT in WAT?
2:00 pm HKT is 7:00 am WAT.
What is 5:00 pm HKT in WAT?
5:00 pm HKT is 10:00 am WAT.
What is 11:30 pm HKT in WAT?
11:30 pm HKT is 4:30 pm WAT.