World Timezones

WAT to SAST Converter

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West Africa Time5:35 amFri, Jun 5
West Africa TimeWAT
Africa · UTC+1
5:35 amFri, Jun 5
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South Africa TimeSAST
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

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

1 hour

West Africa Time (WAT) is behind South Africa Time (SAST).

WAT: UTC+1

SAST: UTC+2

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

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 12:00 PM West Africa Time (1:00 PM South 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

South Africa

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Family DayMon, Apr 6
  • Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
  • Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Youth DayTue, Jun 16
  • National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
  • Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
  • Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26

About these zones

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

South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.

South Africa Time is approximately 2,800 miles southeast of West Africa Time.

Quick reference

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

WATSASTDay
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 West Africa Time nor South 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

West Africa Time
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Day length
12h 29m
South Africa Time
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Day length
10h 34m

Daylight overlap: 9h 53m — 6:31 AM–4:24 PM in West Africa Time (7:31 AM–5:24 PM in South 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

Airports in South Africa Time

  • HLA
  • JNB
  • CPT
  • DUR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am WAT in SAST?
9:00 am WAT is 10:00 am SAST.
What is 12:00 pm WAT in SAST?
12:00 pm WAT is 1:00 pm SAST.
What is 12:30 pm WAT in SAST?
12:30 pm WAT is 1:30 pm SAST.
What is 2:00 pm WAT in SAST?
2:00 pm WAT is 3:00 pm SAST.
What is 5:00 pm WAT in SAST?
5:00 pm WAT is 6:00 pm SAST.
What is 11:30 pm WAT in SAST?
11:30 pm WAT is 12:30 am SAST, the next day.