World Timezones

MSK to WAT Converter

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Moscow Time7:36 amFri, Jun 5
Moscow TimeMSK
Europe · UTC+3
7:36 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 Moscow Time and West Africa Time is 2 hours.

2 hours

Moscow Time (MSK) is ahead of West Africa Time (WAT).

MSK: UTC+3

WAT: UTC+1

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

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Moscow Time (9 AM–3 PM in West Africa Time).

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

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Moscow Time (12:00 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.

Russia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
  • New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
  • New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
  • New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
  • New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
  • Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
  • Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
  • International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Victory DaySat, May 9
  • Russia DayFri, Jun 12
  • Unity DayWed, Nov 4

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

Moscow Time is also known as MSK. To call Russia, dial +7.

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

West Africa Time is approximately 3,900 miles southwest of Moscow Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Moscow 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

Moscow Time
Sunrise
3:51 AM
Sunset
9:07 PM
Day length
17h 17m
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 12h 29m — 8:31 AM–9:00 PM in Moscow Time (6:31 AM–7:00 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 Moscow Time

  • DME
  • SVO
  • VKO
  • ZIA
  • LED
  • GOJ

Airports in West Africa Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am MSK in WAT?
9:00 am MSK is 7:00 am WAT.
What is 12:00 pm MSK in WAT?
12:00 pm MSK is 10:00 am WAT.
What is 12:30 pm MSK in WAT?
12:30 pm MSK is 10:30 am WAT.
What is 2:00 pm MSK in WAT?
2:00 pm MSK is 12:00 pm WAT.
What is 5:00 pm MSK in WAT?
5:00 pm MSK is 3:00 pm WAT.
What is 11:30 pm MSK in WAT?
11:30 pm MSK is 9:30 pm WAT.