World Timezones

UTC to WAT Converter

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Coordinated Universal Time4:35 amFri, Jun 5
Coordinated Universal TimeUTC
Global · UTC
4:35 amFri, Jun 5
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West Africa TimeWAT
Africa · UTC+1
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Offset

The time difference between Coordinated Universal Time and West Africa Time is 1 hour.

1 hour

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is behind West Africa Time (WAT).

UTC: UTC

WAT: UTC+1

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

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time (1:00 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.

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

Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.

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

West Africa Time is approximately 500 miles northeast of Coordinated Universal Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Coordinated Universal 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

Coordinated Universal Time
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Day length
12h 7m
West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m

Daylight overlap: 12h 5m — 5:56 AM–6:00 PM in Coordinated Universal Time (6:56 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 UTC in WAT?
9:00 am UTC is 10:00 am WAT.
What is 12:00 pm UTC in WAT?
12:00 pm UTC is 1:00 pm WAT.
What is 12:30 pm UTC in WAT?
12:30 pm UTC is 1:30 pm WAT.
What is 2:00 pm UTC in WAT?
2:00 pm UTC is 3:00 pm WAT.
What is 5:00 pm UTC in WAT?
5:00 pm UTC is 6:00 pm WAT.
What is 11:30 pm UTC in WAT?
11:30 pm UTC is 12:30 am WAT, the next day.