World Timezones

NST to WAT Converter

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Newfoundland Time2:05 amFri, Jun 5
Newfoundland TimeNDT
North America · UTC-2:30
2:05 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 Newfoundland Time and West Africa Time is 3.5 hours.

3.5 hours

Newfoundland Time (NDT) is behind West Africa Time (WAT).

NDT: UTC-2:30

WAT: UTC+1

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

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Newfoundland Time (2:30 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.

Canada

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Victoria DayMon, May 18
  • Canada DayWed, Jul 1
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
  • ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
  • 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

Newfoundland Time is also known as NST, or NDT. To call Canada, dial +1.

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

West Africa Time is approximately 4,350 miles east of Newfoundland Time.

Quick reference

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

NSTWATDay
12:00 am3:30 amSame day
1:00 am4:30 amSame day
2:00 am5:30 amSame day
3:00 am6:30 amSame day
4:00 am7:30 amSame day
5:00 am8:30 amSame day
6:00 am9:30 amSame day
7:00 am10:30 amSame day
8:00 am11:30 amSame day
9:00 am12:30 pmSame day
10:00 am1:30 pmSame day
11:00 am2:30 pmSame day
12:00 pm3:30 pmSame day
1:00 pm4:30 pmSame day
2:00 pm5:30 pmSame day
3:00 pm6:30 pmSame day
4:00 pm7:30 pmSame day
5:00 pm8:30 pmSame day
6:00 pm9:30 pmSame day
7:00 pm10:30 pmSame day
8:00 pm11:30 pmSame day
9:00 pm12:30 am+1 day
10:00 pm1:30 am+1 day
11:00 pm2:30 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Newfoundland Time observes daylight saving time; West Africa Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Newfoundland Time transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from NDT to NST.

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

Daylight today

Newfoundland Time
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Day length
15h 48m
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 10h 24m — 5:06 AM–3:30 PM in Newfoundland Time (8:36 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 West Africa Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am NST in WAT?
9:00 am NST is 12:30 pm WAT.
What is 12:00 pm NST in WAT?
12:00 pm NST is 3:30 pm WAT.
What is 12:30 pm NST in WAT?
12:30 pm NST is 4:00 pm WAT.
What is 2:00 pm NST in WAT?
2:00 pm NST is 5:30 pm WAT.
What is 5:00 pm NST in WAT?
5:00 pm NST is 8:30 pm WAT.
What is 11:30 pm NST in WAT?
11:30 pm NST is 3:00 am WAT, the next day.