World Timezones

PHT to WAT Converter

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Philippine Time12:36 pmFri, Jun 5
Philippine TimePHT
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 Philippine Time and West Africa Time is 7 hours.

7 hours

Philippine Time (PHT) is ahead of West Africa Time (WAT).

PHT: UTC+8

WAT: UTC+1

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

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Philippine 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 Philippine 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.

Philippines

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
  • Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
  • Day of ValorThu, Apr 9
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Independence DayFri, Jun 12
  • Ninoy Aquino DayFri, Aug 21
  • National Heroes DayMon, Aug 31
  • All Saints' Day EveSat, Oct 31
  • All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
  • Bonifacio DayMon, Nov 30
  • Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryTue, Dec 8
  • Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Rizal DayWed, Dec 30
  • Last Day of The YearThu, Dec 31

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

Philippine Time is also known as PHT. To call Philippines, dial +63.

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

West Africa Time is approximately 7,900 miles west of Philippine Time.

Quick reference

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

PHTWATDay
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 Philippine 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

Philippine Time
Sunrise
5:27 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Day length
12h 57m
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 4h 53m — 1:31 PM–6:24 PM in Philippine Time (6:31 AM–11:24 AM 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 Philippine Time

  • MNL
  • DVO
  • CBO
  • CEB

Airports in West Africa Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

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